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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,615.52, 48,924.96 and 12,624.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,615.52, 48,924.96 and 12,624.96 is: 18,938.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,615.52 : 48,924.96 = 12,624.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,615.52/48,924.96 = 12,624.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,615.52x = 48,924.96 × 12,624.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,615.52x = 617,675,663.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,675,663.00/32,615.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,938.09

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