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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,761.72, 49,145.76 and 13,035.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,761.72, 49,145.76 and 13,035.66 is: 19,554.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,761.72 : 49,145.76 = 13,035.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,761.72/49,145.76 = 13,035.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,761.72x = 49,145.76 × 13,035.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,761.72x = 640,647,408.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,647,408.39/32,761.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,554.76

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