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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,811.70, 49,217.55 and 12,043.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,811.70, 49,217.55 and 12,043.30 is: 18,064.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,811.70 : 49,217.55 = 12,043.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,811.70/49,217.55 = 12,043.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,811.70x = 49,217.55 × 12,043.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,811.70x = 592,741,719.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,741,719.92/32,811.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,064.95

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