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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,861.36, 49,294.77 and 13,129.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,861.36, 49,294.77 and 13,129.16 is: 19,694.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,861.36 : 49,294.77 = 13,129.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,861.36/49,294.77 = 13,129.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,861.36x = 49,294.77 × 13,129.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,861.36x = 647,198,922.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,198,922.49/32,861.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,694.83

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