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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,872.80, 49,280.40 and 19,711.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,872.80, 49,280.40 and 19,711.20 is: 29,549.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,872.80 : 49,280.40 = 19,711.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,872.80/49,280.40 = 19,711.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,872.80x = 49,280.40 × 19,711.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,872.80x = 971,375,820.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,375,820.48/32,872.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,549.53

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