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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,007.93, 47,984.79 and 13,276.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,007.93, 47,984.79 and 13,276.28 is: 19,903.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,007.93 : 47,984.79 = 13,276.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,007.93/47,984.79 = 13,276.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,007.93x = 47,984.79 × 13,276.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,007.93x = 637,059,371.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,059,371.22/32,007.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,903.17

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