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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,916.08, 49,359 and 12,125

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,916.08, 49,359 and 12,125 is: 18,181.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,916.08 : 49,359 = 12,125 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,916.08/49,359 = 12,125/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,916.08x = 49,359 × 12,125
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,916.08x = 598,477,875
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,477,875/32,916.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,181.93

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