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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,811.39, 49,223.58 and 12,035.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,811.39, 49,223.58 and 12,035.07 is: 18,054.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,811.39 : 49,223.58 = 12,035.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,811.39/49,223.58 = 12,035.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,811.39x = 49,223.58 × 12,035.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,811.39x = 592,409,230.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,409,230.95/32,811.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,054.99

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