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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,726.41, 49,086.86 and 12,999.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,726.41, 49,086.86 and 12,999.67 is: 19,498.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,726.41 : 49,086.86 = 12,999.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,726.41/49,086.86 = 12,999.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,726.41x = 49,086.86 × 12,999.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,726.41x = 638,112,793.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,112,793.62/32,726.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,498.41

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