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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,263.59, 48,376.54 and 12,519.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,263.59, 48,376.54 and 12,519.08 is: 18,771.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,263.59 : 48,376.54 = 12,519.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,263.59/48,376.54 = 12,519.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,263.59x = 48,376.54 × 12,519.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,263.59x = 605,629,864.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,629,864.03/32,263.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,771.31

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