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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,056.62, 48,091.98 and 12,344.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,056.62, 48,091.98 and 12,344.46 is: 18,519.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,056.62 : 48,091.98 = 12,344.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,056.62/48,091.98 = 12,344.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,056.62x = 48,091.98 × 12,344.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,056.62x = 593,669,523.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,669,523.43/32,056.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,519.40

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