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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,252.69, 48,397.46 and 12,528.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,252.69, 48,397.46 and 12,528.68 is: 18,800.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,252.69 : 48,397.46 = 12,528.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,252.69/48,397.46 = 12,528.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,252.69x = 48,397.46 × 12,528.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,252.69x = 606,356,289.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,356,289.15/32,252.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,800.18

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