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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,255.63, 48,386.49 and 12,535.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,255.63, 48,386.49 and 12,535.70 is: 18,804.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,255.63 : 48,386.49 = 12,535.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,255.63/48,386.49 = 12,535.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,255.63x = 48,386.49 × 12,535.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,255.63x = 606,558,522.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,558,522.69/32,255.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,804.73

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