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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,989.68, 49,503.96 and 13,270.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,989.68, 49,503.96 and 13,270.23 is: 19,913.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,989.68 : 49,503.96 = 13,270.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,989.68/49,503.96 = 13,270.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,989.68x = 49,503.96 × 13,270.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,989.68x = 656,928,935.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,928,935.11/32,989.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,913.16

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