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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,741.08, 49,120.69 and 13,033.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,741.08, 49,120.69 and 13,033.48 is: 19,553.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,741.08 : 49,120.69 = 13,033.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,741.08/49,120.69 = 13,033.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,741.08x = 49,120.69 × 13,033.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,741.08x = 640,213,530.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,213,530.70/32,741.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,553.83

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