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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,405.97, 48,604.86 and 12,698.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,405.97, 48,604.86 and 12,698.37 is: 19,045.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,405.97 : 48,604.86 = 12,698.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,405.97/48,604.86 = 12,698.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,405.97x = 48,604.86 × 12,698.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,405.97x = 617,202,496.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,202,496.08/32,405.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,045.95

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