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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,222.08, 48,323.52 and 12,496.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,222.08, 48,323.52 and 12,496.16 is: 18,740.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,222.08 : 48,323.52 = 12,496.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,222.08/48,323.52 = 12,496.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,222.08x = 48,323.52 × 12,496.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,222.08x = 603,858,437.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,858,437.68/32,222.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,740.52

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