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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,265.79, 48,387.77 and 12,270.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,265.79, 48,387.77 and 12,270.53 is: 18,401.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,265.79 : 48,387.77 = 12,270.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,265.79/48,387.77 = 12,270.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,265.79x = 48,387.77 × 12,270.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,265.79x = 593,743,513.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,743,513.24/32,265.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,401.64

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