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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,954.38, 49,421.34 and 11,891.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,954.38, 49,421.34 and 11,891.68 is: 17,833.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,954.38 : 49,421.34 = 11,891.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,954.38/49,421.34 = 11,891.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,954.38x = 49,421.34 × 11,891.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,954.38x = 587,702,513.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,702,513.34/32,954.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,833.82

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