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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,958.94, 49,438.38 and 13,237.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,958.94, 49,438.38 and 13,237.50 is: 19,856.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,958.94 : 49,438.38 = 13,237.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,958.94/49,438.38 = 13,237.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,958.94x = 49,438.38 × 13,237.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,958.94x = 654,440,555.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,440,555.25/32,958.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,856.24

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