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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,171.79, 48,263.74 and 12,187.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,171.79, 48,263.74 and 12,187.27 is: 18,283.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,171.79 : 48,263.74 = 12,187.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,171.79/48,263.74 = 12,187.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,171.79x = 48,263.74 × 12,187.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,171.79x = 588,203,057.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,203,057.52/32,171.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,283.19

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