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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,855.16, 49,253.52 and 12,073.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,855.16, 49,253.52 and 12,073.80 is: 18,099.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,855.16 : 49,253.52 = 12,073.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,855.16/49,253.52 = 12,073.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,855.16x = 49,253.52 × 12,073.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,855.16x = 594,677,149.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,677,149.78/32,855.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,099.96

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