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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,414.55, 48,602.38 and 12,669.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,414.55, 48,602.38 and 12,669.59 is: 18,996.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,414.55 : 48,602.38 = 12,669.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,414.55/48,602.38 = 12,669.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,414.55x = 48,602.38 × 12,669.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,414.55x = 615,772,227.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,772,227.62/32,414.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,996.78

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