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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,848.76, 49,278 and 12,070.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,848.76, 49,278 and 12,070.64 is: 18,107.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,848.76 : 49,278 = 12,070.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,848.76/49,278 = 12,070.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,848.76x = 49,278 × 12,070.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,848.76x = 594,816,997.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,816,997.92/32,848.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,107.75

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