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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,975.80, 49,463.70 and 32,003.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,975.80, 49,463.70 and 32,003.80 is: 48,005.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,975.80 : 49,463.70 = 32,003.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,975.80/49,463.70 = 32,003.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,975.80x = 49,463.70 × 32,003.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,975.80x = 1,583,026,362.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,583,026,362.06/32,975.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,005.70

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