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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,859.59, 49,289.31 and 13,142.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,859.59, 49,289.31 and 13,142.75 is: 19,714.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,859.59 : 49,289.31 = 13,142.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,859.59/49,289.31 = 13,142.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,859.59x = 49,289.31 × 13,142.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,859.59x = 647,796,832.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,796,832.56/32,859.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,714.09

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