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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,031.89, 48,049.10 and 12,039.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,031.89, 48,049.10 and 12,039.36 is: 18,059.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,031.89 : 48,049.10 = 12,039.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,031.89/48,049.10 = 12,039.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,031.89x = 48,049.10 × 12,039.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,031.89x = 578,480,412.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,480,412.58/32,031.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,059.52

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