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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,973.20, 49,458.60 and 13,246.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,973.20, 49,458.60 and 13,246.40 is: 19,869.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,973.20 : 49,458.60 = 13,246.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,973.20/49,458.60 = 13,246.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,973.20x = 49,458.60 × 13,246.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,973.20x = 655,148,399.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,148,399.04/32,973.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,869.12

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