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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,845.16, 49,287.26 and 12,070.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,845.16, 49,287.26 and 12,070.12 is: 18,112.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,845.16 : 49,287.26 = 12,070.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,845.16/49,287.26 = 12,070.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,845.16x = 49,287.26 × 12,070.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,845.16x = 594,903,142.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,903,142.67/32,845.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,112.35

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