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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,987.67, 49,415.58 and 19,832.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,987.67, 49,415.58 and 19,832.91 is: 29,709.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,987.67 : 49,415.58 = 19,832.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,987.67/49,415.58 = 19,832.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,987.67x = 49,415.58 × 19,832.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,987.67x = 980,054,750.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,054,750.74/32,987.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,709.73

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