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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,458.62, 48,657.84 and 12,737.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,458.62, 48,657.84 and 12,737.34 is: 19,094.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,458.62 : 48,657.84 = 12,737.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,458.62/48,657.84 = 12,737.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,458.62x = 48,657.84 × 12,737.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,458.62x = 619,771,451.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,771,451.75/32,458.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,094.20

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