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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,007.39, 48,016.29 and 12,018.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,007.39, 48,016.29 and 12,018.46 is: 18,029.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,007.39 : 48,016.29 = 12,018.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,007.39/48,016.29 = 12,018.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,007.39x = 48,016.29 × 12,018.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,007.39x = 577,081,800.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,081,800.62/32,007.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,029.64

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