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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,713.02, 49,062.12 and 12,986.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,713.02, 49,062.12 and 12,986.28 is: 19,476.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,713.02 : 49,062.12 = 12,986.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,713.02/49,062.12 = 12,986.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,713.02x = 49,062.12 × 12,986.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,713.02x = 637,134,427.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,134,427.71/32,713.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,476.48

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