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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,046.28, 48,069.42 and 12,334.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,046.28, 48,069.42 and 12,334.12 is: 18,501.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,046.28 : 48,069.42 = 12,334.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,046.28/48,069.42 = 12,334.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,046.28x = 48,069.42 × 12,334.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,046.28x = 592,893,994.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,893,994.61/32,046.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,501.18

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