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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,462.47, 48,664.30 and 12,735.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,462.47, 48,664.30 and 12,735.73 is: 19,092.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,462.47 : 48,664.30 = 12,735.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,462.47/48,664.30 = 12,735.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,462.47x = 48,664.30 × 12,735.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,462.47x = 619,775,385.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,775,385.44/32,462.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,092.06

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