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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,957.15, 49,415.60 and 12,942.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,957.15, 49,415.60 and 12,942.65 is: 19,406.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,957.15 : 49,415.60 = 12,942.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,957.15/49,415.60 = 12,942.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,957.15x = 49,415.60 × 12,942.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,957.15x = 639,568,971.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,568,971.24/32,957.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,406.08

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