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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,712.73, 49,035.42 and 13,005.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,712.73, 49,035.42 and 13,005.25 is: 19,494.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,712.73 : 49,035.42 = 13,005.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,712.73/49,035.42 = 13,005.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,712.73x = 49,035.42 × 13,005.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,712.73x = 637,717,895.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,717,895.96/32,712.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,494.49

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