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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,918.94, 49,371.93 and 12,137.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,918.94, 49,371.93 and 12,137.58 is: 18,203.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,918.94 : 49,371.93 = 12,137.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,918.94/49,371.93 = 12,137.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,918.94x = 49,371.93 × 12,137.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,918.94x = 599,255,750.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,255,750.13/32,918.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,203.98

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