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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,190.62, 48,299.49 and 12,483.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,190.62, 48,299.49 and 12,483.05 is: 18,729.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,190.62 : 48,299.49 = 12,483.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,190.62/48,299.49 = 12,483.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,190.62x = 48,299.49 × 12,483.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,190.62x = 602,924,707.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,924,707.15/32,190.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,729.83

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