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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,906.70, 49,360.05 and 12,138.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,906.70, 49,360.05 and 12,138.30 is: 18,207.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,906.70 : 49,360.05 = 12,138.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,906.70/49,360.05 = 12,138.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,906.70x = 49,360.05 × 12,138.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,906.70x = 599,147,094.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,147,094.92/32,906.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,207.45

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