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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,729.78, 49,097.85 and 13,003.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,729.78, 49,097.85 and 13,003.92 is: 19,507.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,729.78 : 49,097.85 = 13,003.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,729.78/49,097.85 = 13,003.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,729.78x = 49,097.85 × 13,003.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,729.78x = 638,464,448.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,464,448.55/32,729.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,507.14

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