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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,938.56, 49,368.96 and 12,137.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,938.56, 49,368.96 and 12,137.76 is: 18,192.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,938.56 : 49,368.96 = 12,137.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,938.56/49,368.96 = 12,137.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,938.56x = 49,368.96 × 12,137.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,938.56x = 599,228,587.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,228,587.93/32,938.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,192.31

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