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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,843.70, 49,265.55 and 19,710.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,843.70, 49,265.55 and 19,710.90 is: 29,566.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,843.70 : 49,265.55 = 19,710.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,843.70/49,265.55 = 19,710.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,843.70x = 49,265.55 × 19,710.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,843.70x = 971,068,329.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,068,329.50/32,843.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,566.35

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