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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,716.52, 49,011.42 and 19,579.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,716.52, 49,011.42 and 19,579.24 is: 29,330.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,716.52 : 49,011.42 = 19,579.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,716.52/49,011.42 = 19,579.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,716.52x = 49,011.42 × 19,579.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,716.52x = 959,606,354.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,606,354.92/32,716.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,330.94

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