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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,778.27, 49,233.65 and 19,655.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,778.27, 49,233.65 and 19,655.55 is: 29,523.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,778.27 : 49,233.65 = 19,655.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,778.27/49,233.65 = 19,655.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,778.27x = 49,233.65 × 19,655.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,778.27x = 967,714,370.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,714,370.98/32,778.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,523.05

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