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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,176.94, 48,271.49 and 12,192.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,176.94, 48,271.49 and 12,192.41 is: 18,290.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,176.94 : 48,271.49 = 12,192.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,176.94/48,271.49 = 12,192.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,176.94x = 48,271.49 × 12,192.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,176.94x = 588,545,797.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,545,797.39/32,176.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,290.92

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