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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,427.08, 48,621.12 and 12,682.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,427.08, 48,621.12 and 12,682.10 is: 19,015.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,427.08 : 48,621.12 = 12,682.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,427.08/48,621.12 = 12,682.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,427.08x = 48,621.12 × 12,682.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,427.08x = 616,617,905.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,617,905.95/32,427.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,015.52

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