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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,924.16, 49,363.84 and 12,136.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,924.16, 49,363.84 and 12,136.32 is: 18,196.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,924.16 : 49,363.84 = 12,136.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,924.16/49,363.84 = 12,136.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,924.16x = 49,363.84 × 12,136.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,924.16x = 599,095,358.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,095,358.67/32,924.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,196.22

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