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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,611.08, 48,916.56 and 12,894.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,611.08, 48,916.56 and 12,894.36 is: 19,341.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,611.08 : 48,916.56 = 12,894.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,611.08/48,916.56 = 12,894.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,611.08x = 48,916.56 × 12,894.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,611.08x = 630,747,734.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,747,734.60/32,611.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,341.52

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