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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,375.46, 48,543.71 and 12,663.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,375.46, 48,543.71 and 12,663.30 is: 18,987.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,375.46 : 48,543.71 = 12,663.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,375.46/48,543.71 = 12,663.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,375.46x = 48,543.71 × 12,663.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,375.46x = 614,723,499.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,723,499.53/32,375.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,987.33

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