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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,461.56, 48,672.63 and 12,716.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,461.56, 48,672.63 and 12,716.46 is: 19,066.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,461.56 : 48,672.63 = 12,716.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,461.56/48,672.63 = 12,716.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,461.56x = 48,672.63 × 12,716.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,461.56x = 618,943,552.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,943,552.49/32,461.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,066.97

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