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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,083.78, 48,132.96 and 12,099.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,083.78, 48,132.96 and 12,099.46 is: 18,151.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,083.78 : 48,132.96 = 12,099.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,083.78/48,132.96 = 12,099.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,083.78x = 48,132.96 × 12,099.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,083.78x = 582,382,824.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,382,824.20/32,083.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,151.94

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