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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,316.93, 48,475.02 and 12,609.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,316.93, 48,475.02 and 12,609.32 is: 18,913.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,316.93 : 48,475.02 = 12,609.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,316.93/48,475.02 = 12,609.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,316.93x = 48,475.02 × 12,609.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,316.93x = 611,236,796.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,236,796.81/32,316.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,913.83

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