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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,577.54, 48,882.51 and 12,870.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,577.54, 48,882.51 and 12,870.24 is: 19,311.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,577.54 : 48,882.51 = 12,870.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,577.54/48,882.51 = 12,870.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,577.54x = 48,882.51 × 12,870.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,577.54x = 629,129,635.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,129,635.50/32,577.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,311.76

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