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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,984.16, 49,476.96 and 12,993.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,984.16, 49,476.96 and 12,993.12 is: 19,489.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,984.16 : 49,476.96 = 12,993.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,984.16/49,476.96 = 12,993.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,984.16x = 49,476.96 × 12,993.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,984.16x = 642,860,078.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,860,078.52/32,984.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,489.96

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