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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,410.78, 48,611.67 and 12,703.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,410.78, 48,611.67 and 12,703.06 is: 19,052.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,410.78 : 48,611.67 = 12,703.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,410.78/48,611.67 = 12,703.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,410.78x = 48,611.67 × 12,703.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,410.78x = 617,516,960.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,516,960.71/32,410.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,052.83

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