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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,872.05, 49,329.92 and 12,095.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,872.05, 49,329.92 and 12,095.55 is: 18,151.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,872.05 : 49,329.92 = 12,095.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,872.05/49,329.92 = 12,095.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,872.05x = 49,329.92 × 12,095.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,872.05x = 596,672,453.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,672,453.38/32,872.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,151.36

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