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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,224.05, 48,331.82 and 12,492.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,224.05, 48,331.82 and 12,492.45 is: 18,737.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,224.05 : 48,331.82 = 12,492.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,224.05/48,331.82 = 12,492.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,224.05x = 48,331.82 × 12,492.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,224.05x = 603,782,875.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,782,875.99/32,224.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,737.03

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