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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,917.69, 49,370.05 and 12,136.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,917.69, 49,370.05 and 12,136.33 is: 18,202.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,917.69 : 49,370.05 = 12,136.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,917.69/49,370.05 = 12,136.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,917.69x = 49,370.05 × 12,136.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,917.69x = 599,171,218.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,171,218.92/32,917.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,202.10

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