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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,161.15, 48,243.62 and 12,439.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,161.15, 48,243.62 and 12,439.81 is: 18,660.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,161.15 : 48,243.62 = 12,439.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,161.15/48,243.62 = 12,439.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,161.15x = 48,243.62 × 12,439.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,161.15x = 600,141,466.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,141,466.51/32,161.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,660.45

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