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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,010.37, 48,021.73 and 12,287.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,010.37, 48,021.73 and 12,287.39 is: 18,433.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,010.37 : 48,021.73 = 12,287.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,010.37/48,021.73 = 12,287.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,010.37x = 48,021.73 × 12,287.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,010.37x = 590,061,454.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,061,454.16/32,010.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,433.45

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