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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,251.69, 48,395.96 and 12,527.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,251.69, 48,395.96 and 12,527.68 is: 18,798.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,251.69 : 48,395.96 = 12,527.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,251.69/48,395.96 = 12,527.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,251.69x = 48,395.96 × 12,527.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,251.69x = 606,289,100.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,289,100.17/32,251.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,798.68

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