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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,172.92, 48,265.44 and 12,188.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,172.92, 48,265.44 and 12,188.40 is: 18,284.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,172.92 : 48,265.44 = 12,188.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,172.92/48,265.44 = 12,188.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,172.92x = 48,265.44 × 12,188.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,172.92x = 588,278,262.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,278,262.19/32,172.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,284.89

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