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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,045.28, 48,067.92 and 12,333.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,045.28, 48,067.92 and 12,333.12 is: 18,499.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,045.28 : 48,067.92 = 12,333.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,045.28/48,067.92 = 12,333.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,045.28x = 48,067.92 × 12,333.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,045.28x = 592,827,425.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,827,425.51/32,045.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,499.68

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