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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,053.78, 48,082.72 and 12,332.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,053.78, 48,082.72 and 12,332.34 is: 18,499.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,053.78 : 48,082.72 = 12,332.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,053.78/48,082.72 = 12,332.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,053.78x = 48,082.72 × 12,332.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,053.78x = 592,972,451.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,972,451.16/32,053.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,499.30

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