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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,017.59, 48,026.70 and 12,291.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,017.59, 48,026.70 and 12,291.48 is: 18,437.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,017.59 : 48,026.70 = 12,291.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,017.59/48,026.70 = 12,291.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,017.59x = 48,026.70 × 12,291.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,017.59x = 590,319,222.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,319,222.52/32,017.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,437.34

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