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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,871.11, 49,319.08 and 19,732.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,871.11, 49,319.08 and 19,732.64 is: 29,606.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,871.11 : 49,319.08 = 19,732.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,871.11/49,319.08 = 19,732.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,871.11x = 49,319.08 × 19,732.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,871.11x = 973,195,354.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,195,354.84/32,871.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,606.41

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