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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,284.76, 48,429.66 and 12,561.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,284.76, 48,429.66 and 12,561.80 is: 18,843.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,284.76 : 48,429.66 = 12,561.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,284.76/48,429.66 = 12,561.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,284.76x = 48,429.66 × 12,561.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,284.76x = 608,363,702.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,363,702.99/32,284.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,843.68

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