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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,853.60, 49,285.26 and 13,131.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,853.60, 49,285.26 and 13,131.72 is: 19,699.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,853.60 : 49,285.26 = 13,131.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,853.60/49,285.26 = 13,131.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,853.60x = 49,285.26 × 13,131.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,853.60x = 647,200,234.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,200,234.45/32,853.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,699.52

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