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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,710.67, 49,074.18 and 12,982.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,710.67, 49,074.18 and 12,982.70 is: 19,477.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,710.67 : 49,074.18 = 12,982.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,710.67/49,074.18 = 12,982.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,710.67x = 49,074.18 × 12,982.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,710.67x = 637,115,356.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,115,356.69/32,710.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,477.29

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