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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,256.91, 48,366.92 and 12,512.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,256.91, 48,366.92 and 12,512.42 is: 18,761.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,256.91 : 48,366.92 = 12,512.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,256.91/48,366.92 = 12,512.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,256.91x = 48,366.92 × 12,512.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,256.91x = 605,187,187.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,187,187.97/32,256.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,761.47

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