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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,223.76, 48,349.96 and 12,503.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,223.76, 48,349.96 and 12,503.84 is: 18,761.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,223.76 : 48,349.96 = 12,503.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,223.76/48,349.96 = 12,503.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,223.76x = 48,349.96 × 12,503.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,223.76x = 604,559,890.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,559,890.84/32,223.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,761.31

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