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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,014.39, 48,027.73 and 12,291.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,014.39, 48,027.73 and 12,291.39 is: 18,439.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,014.39 : 48,027.73 = 12,291.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,014.39/48,027.73 = 12,291.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,014.39x = 48,027.73 × 12,291.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,014.39x = 590,327,560.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,327,560.24/32,014.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,439.44

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