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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,853.11, 49,303.42 and 13,137.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,853.11, 49,303.42 and 13,137.17 is: 19,715.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,853.11 : 49,303.42 = 13,137.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,853.11/49,303.42 = 13,137.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,853.11x = 49,303.42 × 13,137.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,853.11x = 647,707,410.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,707,410.12/32,853.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,715.25

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