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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,266.10, 48,391.86 and 12,268.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,266.10, 48,391.86 and 12,268.46 is: 18,399.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,266.10 : 48,391.86 = 12,268.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,266.10/48,391.86 = 12,268.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,266.10x = 48,391.86 × 12,268.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,266.10x = 593,693,598.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,693,598.74/32,266.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,399.92

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