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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,498.28, 48,708.54 and 19,998.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,498.28, 48,708.54 and 19,998.36 is: 29,973.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,498.28 : 48,708.54 = 19,998.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,498.28/48,708.54 = 19,998.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,498.28x = 48,708.54 × 19,998.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,498.28x = 974,090,917.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,090,917.99/32,498.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,973.61

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