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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,059.29, 48,088.41 and 12,342.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,059.29, 48,088.41 and 12,342.12 is: 18,512.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,059.29 : 48,088.41 = 12,342.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,059.29/48,088.41 = 12,342.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,059.29x = 48,088.41 × 12,342.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,059.29x = 593,512,926.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,512,926.83/32,059.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,512.98

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