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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,447.13, 48,649.77 and 12,727.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,447.13, 48,649.77 and 12,727.68 is: 19,083.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,447.13 : 48,649.77 = 12,727.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,447.13/48,649.77 = 12,727.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,447.13x = 48,649.77 × 12,727.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,447.13x = 619,198,704.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,198,704.63/32,447.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,083.31

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