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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,015.16, 48,027.95 and 12,026.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,015.16, 48,027.95 and 12,026.21 is: 18,041.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,015.16 : 48,027.95 = 12,026.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,015.16/48,027.95 = 12,026.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,015.16x = 48,027.95 × 12,026.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,015.16x = 577,593,912.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,593,912.30/32,015.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,041.26

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