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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,668.76, 49,033.21 and 20,213.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,668.76, 49,033.21 and 20,213.11 is: 30,338.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,668.76 : 49,033.21 = 20,213.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,668.76/49,033.21 = 20,213.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,668.76x = 49,033.21 × 20,213.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,668.76x = 991,113,667.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,113,667.38/32,668.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,338.27

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