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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,855.10, 49,287.51 and 13,133.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,855.10, 49,287.51 and 13,133.22 is: 19,701.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,855.10 : 49,287.51 = 13,133.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,855.10/49,287.51 = 13,133.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,855.10x = 49,287.51 × 13,133.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,855.10x = 647,303,712.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,303,712.08/32,855.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,701.77

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