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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,261.28, 48,380.95 and 12,265.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,261.28, 48,380.95 and 12,265.95 is: 18,394.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,261.28 : 48,380.95 = 12,265.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,261.28/48,380.95 = 12,265.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,261.28x = 48,380.95 × 12,265.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,261.28x = 593,438,313.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,438,313.65/32,261.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,394.75

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