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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,968.51, 49,437.98 and 19,647.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,968.51, 49,437.98 and 19,647.79 is: 29,462.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,968.51 : 49,437.98 = 19,647.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,968.51/49,437.98 = 19,647.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,968.51x = 49,437.98 × 19,647.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,968.51x = 971,347,049.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,347,049.06/32,968.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,462.87

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