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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,834.12, 49,256.04 and 12,056

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,834.12, 49,256.04 and 12,056 is: 18,085.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,834.12 : 49,256.04 = 12,056 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,834.12/49,256.04 = 12,056/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,834.12x = 49,256.04 × 12,056
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,834.12x = 593,830,818.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,830,818.24/32,834.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,085.78

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