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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,876.67, 49,327.42 and 19,738.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,876.67, 49,327.42 and 19,738.20 is: 29,614.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,876.67 : 49,327.42 = 19,738.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,876.67/49,327.42 = 19,738.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,876.67x = 49,327.42 × 19,738.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,876.67x = 973,634,481.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,634,481.44/32,876.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,614.75

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