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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,871.96, 49,329.90 and 12,095.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,871.96, 49,329.90 and 12,095.46 is: 18,151.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,871.96 : 49,329.90 = 12,095.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,871.96/49,329.90 = 12,095.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,871.96x = 49,329.90 × 12,095.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,871.96x = 596,667,832.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,667,832.25/32,871.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,151.27

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