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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,451.26, 48,655.96 and 12,731.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,451.26, 48,655.96 and 12,731.81 is: 19,089.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,451.26 : 48,655.96 = 12,731.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,451.26/48,655.96 = 12,731.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,451.26x = 48,655.96 × 12,731.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,451.26x = 619,478,162.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,478,162.98/32,451.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,089.50

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