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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,167.79, 48,246.01 and 12,430.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,167.79, 48,246.01 and 12,430.12 is: 18,642.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,167.79 : 48,246.01 = 12,430.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,167.79/48,246.01 = 12,430.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,167.79x = 48,246.01 × 12,430.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,167.79x = 599,703,693.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,703,693.82/32,167.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,642.99

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