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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,909.64, 49,370.96 and 12,133.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,909.64, 49,370.96 and 12,133.32 is: 18,202.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,909.64 : 49,370.96 = 12,133.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,909.64/49,370.96 = 12,133.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,909.64x = 49,370.96 × 12,133.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,909.64x = 599,033,656.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,033,656.39/32,909.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,202.38

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