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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,717.59, 49,090.95 and 11,936.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,717.59, 49,090.95 and 11,936.23 is: 17,909.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,717.59 : 49,090.95 = 11,936.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,717.59/49,090.95 = 11,936.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,717.59x = 49,090.95 × 11,936.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,717.59x = 585,960,870.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,960,870.12/32,717.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,909.66

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