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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,148.52, 48,185.82 and 12,418.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,148.52, 48,185.82 and 12,418.44 is: 18,613.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,148.52 : 48,185.82 = 12,418.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,148.52/48,185.82 = 12,418.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,148.52x = 48,185.82 × 12,418.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,148.52x = 598,392,714.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,392,714.52/32,148.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,613.38

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