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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,912.40, 49,368.60 and 12,133.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,912.40, 49,368.60 and 12,133.20 is: 18,199.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,912.40 : 49,368.60 = 12,133.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,912.40/49,368.60 = 12,133.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,912.40x = 49,368.60 × 12,133.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,912.40x = 598,999,097.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,999,097.52/32,912.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,199.80

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