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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,782.77, 49,240.40 and 19,660.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,782.77, 49,240.40 and 19,660.05 is: 29,529.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,782.77 : 49,240.40 = 19,660.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,782.77/49,240.40 = 19,660.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,782.77x = 49,240.40 × 19,660.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,782.77x = 968,068,627.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,068,627.72/32,782.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,529.80

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