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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,804.28, 49,225.86 and 12,042.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,804.28, 49,225.86 and 12,042.36 is: 18,070.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,804.28 : 49,225.86 = 12,042.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,804.28/49,225.86 = 12,042.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,804.28x = 49,225.86 × 12,042.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,804.28x = 592,795,527.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,795,527.43/32,804.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,070.68

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