Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,542.20, 48,813.30 and 12,810
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 32,542.20, 48,813.30 and 12,810 is: 19,215
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
32,542.20 : 48,813.30 = 12,810 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
32,542.20/48,813.30 = 12,810/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
32,542.20x = 48,813.30 × 12,810 - Step 4: Simplify right side
32,542.20x = 625,298,373 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 625,298,373/32,542.20 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 19,215
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