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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,908.62, 49,339.89 and 12,126.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,908.62, 49,339.89 and 12,126.54 is: 18,181.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,908.62 : 49,339.89 = 12,126.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,908.62/49,339.89 = 12,126.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,908.62x = 49,339.89 × 12,126.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,908.62x = 598,322,149.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,322,149.68/32,908.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,181.32

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