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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,163.15, 48,246.62 and 12,441.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,163.15, 48,246.62 and 12,441.81 is: 18,663.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,163.15 : 48,246.62 = 12,441.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,163.15/48,246.62 = 12,441.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,163.15x = 48,246.62 × 12,441.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,163.15x = 600,275,279.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,275,279.18/32,163.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,663.45

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