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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,904.70, 49,357.05 and 12,136.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,904.70, 49,357.05 and 12,136.30 is: 18,204.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,904.70 : 49,357.05 = 12,136.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,904.70/49,357.05 = 12,136.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,904.70x = 49,357.05 × 12,136.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,904.70x = 599,011,965.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,011,965.92/32,904.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,204.45

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