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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,445.74, 48,649.98 and 12,701.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,445.74, 48,649.98 and 12,701.18 is: 19,044.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,445.74 : 48,649.98 = 12,701.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,445.74/48,649.98 = 12,701.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,445.74x = 48,649.98 × 12,701.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,445.74x = 617,912,152.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,912,152.98/32,445.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,044.48

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