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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,421.83, 48,636.99 and 12,697.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,421.83, 48,636.99 and 12,697.82 is: 19,048.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,421.83 : 48,636.99 = 12,697.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,421.83/48,636.99 = 12,697.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,421.83x = 48,636.99 × 12,697.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,421.83x = 617,583,683.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,583,683.57/32,421.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,048.39

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