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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,946.58, 49,346.04 and 19,771.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,946.58, 49,346.04 and 19,771.73 is: 29,613.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,946.58 : 49,346.04 = 19,771.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,946.58/49,346.04 = 19,771.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,946.58x = 49,346.04 × 19,771.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,946.58x = 975,656,591.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,656,591.91/32,946.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,613.29

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