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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,973.77, 49,462.88 and 13,252.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,973.77, 49,462.88 and 13,252.29 is: 19,879.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,973.77 : 49,462.88 = 13,252.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,973.77/49,462.88 = 13,252.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,973.77x = 49,462.88 × 13,252.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,973.77x = 655,496,363.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,496,363.73/32,973.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,879.33

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