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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,875.61, 49,325.83 and 19,737.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,875.61, 49,325.83 and 19,737.14 is: 29,613.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,875.61 : 49,325.83 = 19,737.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,875.61/49,325.83 = 19,737.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,875.61x = 49,325.83 × 19,737.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,875.61x = 973,550,516.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,550,516.35/32,875.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,613.16

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