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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,958.28, 49,439.70 and 13,236.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,958.28, 49,439.70 and 13,236.82 is: 19,856.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,958.28 : 49,439.70 = 13,236.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,958.28/49,439.70 = 13,236.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,958.28x = 49,439.70 × 13,236.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,958.28x = 654,424,409.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,424,409.75/32,958.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,856.15

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