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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,827.20, 49,240.80 and 19,672.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,827.20, 49,240.80 and 19,672.80 is: 29,509.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,827.20 : 49,240.80 = 19,672.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,827.20/49,240.80 = 19,672.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,827.20x = 49,240.80 × 19,672.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,827.20x = 968,704,410.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,704,410.24/32,827.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,509.20

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