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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,741.79, 49,092.57 and 12,727.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,741.79, 49,092.57 and 12,727.89 is: 19,084.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,741.79 : 49,092.57 = 12,727.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,741.79/49,092.57 = 12,727.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,741.79x = 49,092.57 × 12,727.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,741.79x = 624,844,830.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,844,830.78/32,741.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,084.02

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