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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,955.79, 49,423.45 and 11,893.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,955.79, 49,423.45 and 11,893.10 is: 17,835.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,955.79 : 49,423.45 = 11,893.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,955.79/49,423.45 = 11,893.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,955.79x = 49,423.45 × 11,893.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,955.79x = 587,798,033.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,798,033.20/32,955.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,835.96

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