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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,907.58, 49,354.08 and 13,180.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,907.58, 49,354.08 and 13,180.84 is: 19,768.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,907.58 : 49,354.08 = 13,180.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,907.58/49,354.08 = 13,180.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,907.58x = 49,354.08 × 13,180.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,907.58x = 650,528,231.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,528,231.83/32,907.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,768.34

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