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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,429.62, 48,674.74 and 19,973.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,429.62, 48,674.74 and 19,973.94 is: 29,979.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,429.62 : 48,674.74 = 19,973.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,429.62/48,674.74 = 19,973.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,429.62x = 48,674.74 × 19,973.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,429.62x = 972,226,336.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,226,336.28/32,429.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,979.58

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