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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,408.97, 48,609.36 and 12,701.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,408.97, 48,609.36 and 12,701.37 is: 19,050.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,408.97 : 48,609.36 = 12,701.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,408.97/48,609.36 = 12,701.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,408.97x = 48,609.36 × 12,701.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,408.97x = 617,405,466.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,405,466.82/32,408.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,050.45

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