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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,794.08, 49,161.90 and 12,012.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,794.08, 49,161.90 and 12,012.72 is: 18,008.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,794.08 : 49,161.90 = 12,012.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,794.08/49,161.90 = 12,012.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,794.08x = 49,161.90 × 12,012.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,794.08x = 590,568,139.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,568,139.37/32,794.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,008.38

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