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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,671.09, 49,017.57 and 12,955.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,671.09, 49,017.57 and 12,955.33 is: 19,437.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,671.09 : 49,017.57 = 12,955.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,671.09/49,017.57 = 12,955.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,671.09x = 49,017.57 × 12,955.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,671.09x = 635,038,795.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,038,795.15/32,671.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,437.33

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