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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,314.65, 48,452.13 and 12,570.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,314.65, 48,452.13 and 12,570.20 is: 18,847.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,314.65 : 48,452.13 = 12,570.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,314.65/48,452.13 = 12,570.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,314.65x = 48,452.13 × 12,570.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,314.65x = 609,052,722.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,052,722.27/32,314.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,847.57

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