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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,993.73, 49,492.62 and 13,272.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,993.73, 49,492.62 and 13,272.26 is: 19,909.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,993.73 : 49,492.62 = 13,272.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,993.73/49,492.62 = 13,272.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,993.73x = 49,492.62 × 13,272.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,993.73x = 656,878,673.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,878,673.26/32,993.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,909.20

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