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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,649.31, 49,031.39 and 32,181.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,649.31, 49,031.39 and 32,181.84 is: 48,329.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,649.31 : 49,031.39 = 32,181.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,649.31/49,031.39 = 32,181.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,649.31x = 49,031.39 × 32,181.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,649.31x = 1,577,920,428.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,577,920,428.41/32,649.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,329.36

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