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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,461.97, 48,663.56 and 12,735.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,461.97, 48,663.56 and 12,735.23 is: 19,091.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,461.97 : 48,663.56 = 12,735.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,461.97/48,663.56 = 12,735.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,461.97x = 48,663.56 × 12,735.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,461.97x = 619,741,322.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,741,322.22/32,461.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,091.31

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