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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,966.64, 49,456.44 and 12,190.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,966.64, 49,456.44 and 12,190.32 is: 18,287.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,966.64 : 49,456.44 = 12,190.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,966.64/49,456.44 = 12,190.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,966.64x = 49,456.44 × 12,190.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,966.64x = 602,889,829.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,889,829.66/32,966.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,287.88

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