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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,834.62, 49,271.91 and 12,059.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,834.62, 49,271.91 and 12,059.74 is: 18,096.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,834.62 : 49,271.91 = 12,059.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,834.62/49,271.91 = 12,059.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,834.62x = 49,271.91 × 12,059.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,834.62x = 594,206,423.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,206,423.90/32,834.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,096.95

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