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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,954.62, 49,421.72 and 11,891.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,954.62, 49,421.72 and 11,891.92 is: 17,834.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,954.62 : 49,421.72 = 11,891.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,954.62/49,421.72 = 11,891.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,954.62x = 49,421.72 × 11,891.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,954.62x = 587,719,140.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,719,140.50/32,954.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,834.20

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