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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,249.63, 48,362.02 and 12,525.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,249.63, 48,362.02 and 12,525.59 is: 18,783.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,249.63 : 48,362.02 = 12,525.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,249.63/48,362.02 = 12,525.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,249.63x = 48,362.02 × 12,525.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,249.63x = 605,762,529.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,762,529.65/32,249.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,783.55

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