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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,466.06, 48,679.38 and 12,720.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,466.06, 48,679.38 and 12,720.96 is: 19,073.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,466.06 : 48,679.38 = 12,720.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,466.06/48,679.38 = 12,720.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,466.06x = 48,679.38 × 12,720.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,466.06x = 619,248,445.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,248,445.80/32,466.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,073.72

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