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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,257.83, 48,367.91 and 12,513.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,257.83, 48,367.91 and 12,513.31 is: 18,762.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,257.83 : 48,367.91 = 12,513.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,257.83/48,367.91 = 12,513.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,257.83x = 48,367.91 × 12,513.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,257.83x = 605,242,589.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,242,589.32/32,257.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,762.66

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