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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,425.47, 48,618.68 and 12,680.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,425.47, 48,618.68 and 12,680.46 is: 19,013.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,425.47 : 48,618.68 = 12,680.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,425.47/48,618.68 = 12,680.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,425.47x = 48,618.68 × 12,680.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,425.47x = 616,507,163.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,507,163.59/32,425.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,013.05

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