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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,279.81, 48,410.28 and 12,553.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,279.81, 48,410.28 and 12,553.67 is: 18,826.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,279.81 : 48,410.28 = 12,553.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,279.81/48,410.28 = 12,553.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,279.81x = 48,410.28 × 12,553.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,279.81x = 607,726,437.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,726,437.68/32,279.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,826.83

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