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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,983.83, 49,541.92 and 19,682.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,983.83, 49,541.92 and 19,682.77 is: 29,563.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,983.83 : 49,541.92 = 19,682.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,983.83/49,541.92 = 19,682.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,983.83x = 49,541.92 × 19,682.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,983.83x = 975,121,950.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,121,950.77/32,983.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,563.64

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