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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,444.62, 48,637.77 and 12,737.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,444.62, 48,637.77 and 12,737.32 is: 19,094.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,444.62 : 48,637.77 = 12,737.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,444.62/48,637.77 = 12,737.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,444.62x = 48,637.77 × 12,737.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,444.62x = 619,514,671.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,514,671.22/32,444.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,094.53

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