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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,273.16, 48,423.92 and 12,553.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,273.16, 48,423.92 and 12,553.17 is: 18,835.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,273.16 : 48,423.92 = 12,553.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,273.16/48,423.92 = 12,553.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,273.16x = 48,423.92 × 12,553.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,273.16x = 607,873,637.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,873,637.06/32,273.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,835.27

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