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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,878.36, 49,329.96 and 19,739.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,878.36, 49,329.96 and 19,739.89 is: 29,617.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,878.36 : 49,329.96 = 19,739.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,878.36/49,329.96 = 19,739.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,878.36x = 49,329.96 × 19,739.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,878.36x = 973,767,638.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,767,638.76/32,878.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,617.29

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