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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,259.33, 48,407.40 and 12,535.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,259.33, 48,407.40 and 12,535.32 is: 18,810.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,259.33 : 48,407.40 = 12,535.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,259.33/48,407.40 = 12,535.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,259.33x = 48,407.40 × 12,535.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,259.33x = 606,802,249.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,802,249.37/32,259.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,810.13

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