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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,792.58, 49,159.65 and 12,011.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,792.58, 49,159.65 and 12,011.22 is: 18,006.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,792.58 : 49,159.65 = 12,011.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,792.58/49,159.65 = 12,011.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,792.58x = 49,159.65 × 12,011.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,792.58x = 590,467,371.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,467,371.27/32,792.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,006.13

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