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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,043.97, 48,072.71 and 12,053.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,043.97, 48,072.71 and 12,053.65 is: 18,083.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,043.97 : 48,072.71 = 12,053.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,043.97/48,072.71 = 12,053.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,043.97x = 48,072.71 × 12,053.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,043.97x = 579,451,530.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,451,530.84/32,043.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,083.01

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