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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,956.84, 49,412.22 and 19,814.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,956.84, 49,412.22 and 19,814.44 is: 29,707.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,956.84 : 49,412.22 = 19,814.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,956.84/49,412.22 = 19,814.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,956.84x = 49,412.22 × 19,814.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,956.84x = 979,075,468.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,075,468.46/32,956.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,707.81

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