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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,996.52, 49,475.34 and 13,258.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,996.52, 49,475.34 and 13,258.44 is: 19,879.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,996.52 : 49,475.34 = 13,258.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,996.52/49,475.34 = 13,258.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,996.52x = 49,475.34 × 13,258.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,996.52x = 655,965,826.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,965,826.87/32,996.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,879.85

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