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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,261.33, 48,410.40 and 12,537.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,261.33, 48,410.40 and 12,537.32 is: 18,813.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,261.33 : 48,410.40 = 12,537.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,261.33/48,410.40 = 12,537.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,261.33x = 48,410.40 × 12,537.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,261.33x = 606,936,676.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,936,676.13/32,261.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,813.13

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