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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,974.46, 49,463.97 and 13,253.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,974.46, 49,463.97 and 13,253.03 is: 19,880.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,974.46 : 49,463.97 = 13,253.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,974.46/49,463.97 = 13,253.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,974.46x = 49,463.97 × 13,253.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,974.46x = 655,547,478.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,547,478.33/32,974.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,880.46

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