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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,377.17, 48,573.53 and 12,386.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,377.17, 48,573.53 and 12,386.33 is: 18,582.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,377.17 : 48,573.53 = 12,386.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,377.17/48,573.53 = 12,386.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,377.17x = 48,573.53 × 12,386.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,377.17x = 601,647,992.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,647,992.10/32,377.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,582.48

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