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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,328.91, 48,464.61 and 12,621.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,328.91, 48,464.61 and 12,621.27 is: 18,920.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,328.91 : 48,464.61 = 12,621.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,328.91/48,464.61 = 12,621.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,328.91x = 48,464.61 × 12,621.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,328.91x = 611,684,928.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,684,928.25/32,328.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,920.68

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