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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,657.54, 49,008.15 and 11,881.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,657.54, 49,008.15 and 11,881.04 is: 17,829.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,657.54 : 49,008.15 = 11,881.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,657.54/49,008.15 = 11,881.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,657.54x = 49,008.15 × 11,881.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,657.54x = 582,267,545.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,267,545.44/32,657.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,829.50

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