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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,032.84, 48,051.58 and 12,311.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,032.84, 48,051.58 and 12,311.42 is: 18,468.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,032.84 : 48,051.58 = 12,311.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,032.84/48,051.58 = 12,311.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,032.84x = 48,051.58 × 12,311.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,032.84x = 591,583,183.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,583,183.04/32,032.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,468.02

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