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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,661.30, 49,006.83 and 19,360.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,661.30, 49,006.83 and 19,360.53 is: 29,049.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,661.30 : 49,006.83 = 19,360.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,661.30/49,006.83 = 19,360.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,661.30x = 49,006.83 × 19,360.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,661.30x = 948,798,202.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,798,202.42/32,661.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,049.62

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