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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,910.96, 49,371.12 and 12,132.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,910.96, 49,371.12 and 12,132.96 is: 18,201.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,910.96 : 49,371.12 = 12,132.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,910.96/49,371.12 = 12,132.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,910.96x = 49,371.12 × 12,132.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,910.96x = 599,017,824.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,017,824.12/32,910.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,201.17

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