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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,447.74, 48,652.98 and 12,703.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,447.74, 48,652.98 and 12,703.18 is: 19,047.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,447.74 : 48,652.98 = 12,703.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,447.74/48,652.98 = 12,703.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,447.74x = 48,652.98 × 12,703.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,447.74x = 618,047,562.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,047,562.48/32,447.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,047.48

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