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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,007.12, 48,024.46 and 12,283.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,007.12, 48,024.46 and 12,283.22 is: 18,430.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,007.12 : 48,024.46 = 12,283.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,007.12/48,024.46 = 12,283.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,007.12x = 48,024.46 × 12,283.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,007.12x = 589,895,007.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,895,007.56/32,007.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,430.12

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