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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,309.58, 48,486.60 and 12,588.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,309.58, 48,486.60 and 12,588.24 is: 18,891.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,309.58 : 48,486.60 = 12,588.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,309.58/48,486.60 = 12,588.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,309.58x = 48,486.60 × 12,588.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,309.58x = 610,360,957.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,360,957.58/32,309.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,891.02

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