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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,004.94, 47,986.86 and 13,297.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,004.94, 47,986.86 and 13,297.90 is: 19,938.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,004.94 : 47,986.86 = 13,297.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,004.94/47,986.86 = 13,297.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,004.94x = 47,986.86 × 13,297.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,004.94x = 638,124,465.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,124,465.59/32,004.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,938.31

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