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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,180.61, 48,272.25 and 12,188.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,180.61, 48,272.25 and 12,188.13 is: 18,282.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,180.61 : 48,272.25 = 12,188.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,180.61/48,272.25 = 12,188.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,180.61x = 48,272.25 × 12,188.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,180.61x = 588,348,458.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,348,458.39/32,180.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,282.70

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