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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,425.08, 48,618.12 and 12,680.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,425.08, 48,618.12 and 12,680.10 is: 19,012.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,425.08 : 48,618.12 = 12,680.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,425.08/48,618.12 = 12,680.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,425.08x = 48,618.12 × 12,680.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,425.08x = 616,482,623.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,482,623.41/32,425.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,012.52

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