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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,711.16, 49,074.95 and 12,983.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,711.16, 49,074.95 and 12,983.20 is: 19,478.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,711.16 : 49,074.95 = 12,983.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,711.16/49,074.95 = 12,983.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,711.16x = 49,074.95 × 12,983.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,711.16x = 637,149,890.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,149,890.84/32,711.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,478.06

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