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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,794.58, 49,162.65 and 12,013.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,794.58, 49,162.65 and 12,013.22 is: 18,009.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,794.58 : 49,162.65 = 12,013.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,794.58/49,162.65 = 12,013.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,794.58x = 49,162.65 × 12,013.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,794.58x = 590,601,730.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,601,730.23/32,794.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,009.13

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