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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,729.93, 49,168.80 and 19,411.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,729.93, 49,168.80 and 19,411.66 is: 29,161.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,729.93 : 49,168.80 = 19,411.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,729.93/49,168.80 = 19,411.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,729.93x = 49,168.80 × 19,411.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,729.93x = 954,447,831.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,447,831.06/32,729.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,161.32

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