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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,255.81, 48,363.06 and 12,513.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,255.81, 48,363.06 and 12,513.32 is: 18,761.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,255.81 : 48,363.06 = 12,513.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,255.81/48,363.06 = 12,513.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,255.81x = 48,363.06 × 12,513.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,255.81x = 605,182,445.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,182,445.96/32,255.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,761.97

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