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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,019.18, 48,031.08 and 12,297.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,019.18, 48,031.08 and 12,297.73 is: 18,447.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,019.18 : 48,031.08 = 12,297.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,019.18/48,031.08 = 12,297.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,019.18x = 48,031.08 × 12,297.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,019.18x = 590,673,312.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,673,312.40/32,019.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,447.48

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