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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,049.72, 48,074.39 and 13,074.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,049.72, 48,074.39 and 13,074.29 is: 19,611.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,049.72 : 48,074.39 = 13,074.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,049.72/48,074.39 = 13,074.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,049.72x = 48,074.39 × 13,074.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,049.72x = 628,538,259.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,538,259.72/32,049.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,611.35

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