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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,918.46, 49,382.37 and 12,140.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,918.46, 49,382.37 and 12,140.34 is: 18,212.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,918.46 : 49,382.37 = 12,140.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,918.46/49,382.37 = 12,140.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,918.46x = 49,382.37 × 12,140.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,918.46x = 599,518,761.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,518,761.81/32,918.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,212.24

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