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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,710.16, 49,073.45 and 12,982.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,710.16, 49,073.45 and 12,982.20 is: 19,476.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,710.16 : 49,073.45 = 12,982.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,710.16/49,073.45 = 12,982.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,710.16x = 49,073.45 × 12,982.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,710.16x = 637,081,277.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,081,277.68/32,710.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,476.56

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