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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,795.08, 49,163.40 and 12,013.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,795.08, 49,163.40 and 12,013.72 is: 18,009.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,795.08 : 49,163.40 = 12,013.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,795.08/49,163.40 = 12,013.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,795.08x = 49,163.40 × 12,013.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,795.08x = 590,635,321.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,635,321.85/32,795.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,009.88

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