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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,867.98, 49,314.40 and 19,729.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,867.98, 49,314.40 and 19,729.52 is: 29,601.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,867.98 : 49,314.40 = 19,729.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,867.98/49,314.40 = 19,729.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,867.98x = 49,314.40 × 19,729.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,867.98x = 972,949,441.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,949,441.09/32,867.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,601.74

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