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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,934.90, 49,337.55 and 19,748.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,934.90, 49,337.55 and 19,748.10 is: 29,583.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,934.90 : 49,337.55 = 19,748.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,934.90/49,337.55 = 19,748.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,934.90x = 49,337.55 × 19,748.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,934.90x = 974,322,871.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,322,871.16/32,934.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,583.30

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