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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,292.99, 48,461.76 and 12,571.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,292.99, 48,461.76 and 12,571.65 is: 18,866.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,292.99 : 48,461.76 = 12,571.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,292.99/48,461.76 = 12,571.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,292.99x = 48,461.76 × 12,571.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,292.99x = 609,244,285.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,244,285.10/32,292.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,866.15

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