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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,924.99, 49,367.48 and 12,910.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,924.99, 49,367.48 and 12,910.50 is: 19,357.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,924.99 : 49,367.48 = 12,910.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,924.99/49,367.48 = 12,910.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,924.99x = 49,367.48 × 12,910.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,924.99x = 637,358,882.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,358,882.82/32,924.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,357.91

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