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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,010.93, 48,016.58 and 12,284.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,010.93, 48,016.58 and 12,284.73 is: 18,427.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,010.93 : 48,016.58 = 12,284.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,010.93/48,016.58 = 12,284.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,010.93x = 48,016.58 × 12,284.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,010.93x = 589,870,659.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,870,659.40/32,010.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,427.16

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