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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,223.93, 48,353.51 and 12,503.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,223.93, 48,353.51 and 12,503.26 is: 18,761.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,223.93 : 48,353.51 = 12,503.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,223.93/48,353.51 = 12,503.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,223.93x = 48,353.51 × 12,503.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,223.93x = 604,576,444.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,576,444.93/32,223.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,761.73

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