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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,887.61, 49,343.84 and 19,749.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,887.61, 49,343.84 and 19,749.14 is: 29,631.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,887.61 : 49,343.84 = 19,749.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,887.61/49,343.84 = 19,749.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,887.61x = 49,343.84 × 19,749.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,887.61x = 974,498,058.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,498,058.83/32,887.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,631.17

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