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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,130.48, 48,011.55 and 24,489.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,130.48, 48,011.55 and 24,489.48 is: 36,593.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,130.48 : 48,011.55 = 24,489.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,130.48/48,011.55 = 24,489.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,130.48x = 48,011.55 × 24,489.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,130.48x = 1,175,777,893.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,175,777,893.49/32,130.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,593.85

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