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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,272.82, 48,388.51 and 12,530.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,272.82, 48,388.51 and 12,530.34 is: 18,787.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,272.82 : 48,388.51 = 12,530.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,272.82/48,388.51 = 12,530.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,272.82x = 48,388.51 × 12,530.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,272.82x = 606,324,482.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,324,482.39/32,272.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,787.47

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