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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,853.65, 49,317.35 and 13,145.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,853.65, 49,317.35 and 13,145.94 is: 19,733.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,853.65 : 49,317.35 = 13,145.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,853.65/49,317.35 = 13,145.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,853.65x = 49,317.35 × 13,145.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,853.65x = 648,322,858.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,322,858.33/32,853.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,733.67

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