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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,016.54, 48,027.13 and 12,295.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,016.54, 48,027.13 and 12,295.09 is: 18,443.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,016.54 : 48,027.13 = 12,295.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,016.54/48,027.13 = 12,295.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,016.54x = 48,027.13 × 12,295.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,016.54x = 590,497,944.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,497,944.38/32,016.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,443.53

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