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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,878.78, 49,310.88 and 13,152.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,878.78, 49,310.88 and 13,152.04 is: 19,725.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,878.78 : 49,310.88 = 13,152.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,878.78/49,310.88 = 13,152.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,878.78x = 49,310.88 × 13,152.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,878.78x = 648,538,666.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,538,666.20/32,878.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,725.14

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