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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,664.28, 48,998.70 and 12,942.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,664.28, 48,998.70 and 12,942.78 is: 19,415.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,664.28 : 48,998.70 = 12,942.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,664.28/48,998.70 = 12,942.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,664.28x = 48,998.70 × 12,942.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,664.28x = 634,179,394.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,179,394.39/32,664.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,415.07

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