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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,730.93, 49,170.30 and 19,412.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,730.93, 49,170.30 and 19,412.66 is: 29,162.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,730.93 : 49,170.30 = 19,412.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,730.93/49,170.30 = 19,412.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,730.93x = 49,170.30 × 19,412.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,730.93x = 954,526,316.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,526,316.00/32,730.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,162.82

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