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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,864.94, 49,261.88 and 13,121.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,864.94, 49,261.88 and 13,121.80 is: 19,668.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,864.94 : 49,261.88 = 13,121.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,864.94/49,261.88 = 13,121.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,864.94x = 49,261.88 × 13,121.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,864.94x = 646,404,536.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,404,536.98/32,864.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,668.51

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