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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,755.78, 49,136.84 and 13,029.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,755.78, 49,136.84 and 13,029.99 is: 19,546.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,755.78 : 49,136.84 = 13,029.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,755.78/49,136.84 = 13,029.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,755.78x = 49,136.84 × 13,029.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,755.78x = 640,252,533.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,252,533.83/32,755.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,546.25

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