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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,838.12, 49,277.16 and 12,063.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,838.12, 49,277.16 and 12,063.24 is: 18,102.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,838.12 : 49,277.16 = 12,063.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,838.12/49,277.16 = 12,063.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,838.12x = 49,277.16 × 12,063.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,838.12x = 594,442,207.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,442,207.60/32,838.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,102.20

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