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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,453.76, 48,661.96 and 12,709.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,453.76, 48,661.96 and 12,709.20 is: 19,056.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,453.76 : 48,661.96 = 12,709.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,453.76/48,661.96 = 12,709.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,453.76x = 48,661.96 × 12,709.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,453.76x = 618,454,582.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,454,582.03/32,453.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,056.48

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