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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,431.23, 48,658.59 and 12,723.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,431.23, 48,658.59 and 12,723.26 is: 19,089.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,431.23 : 48,658.59 = 12,723.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,431.23/48,658.59 = 12,723.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,431.23x = 48,658.59 × 12,723.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,431.23x = 619,095,648.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,095,648.51/32,431.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,089.49

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