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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,985.08, 49,543.79 and 19,684.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,985.08, 49,543.79 and 19,684.02 is: 29,565.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,985.08 : 49,543.79 = 19,684.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,985.08/49,543.79 = 19,684.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,985.08x = 49,543.79 × 19,684.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,985.08x = 975,220,953.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,220,953.24/32,985.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,565.52

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