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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,619.06, 48,913.16 and 12,637.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,619.06, 48,913.16 and 12,637.91 is: 18,950.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,619.06 : 48,913.16 = 12,637.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,619.06/48,913.16 = 12,637.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,619.06x = 48,913.16 × 12,637.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,619.06x = 618,160,113.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,160,113.90/32,619.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,950.89

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