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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,996.54, 49,497.16 and 13,275.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,996.54, 49,497.16 and 13,275.20 is: 19,913.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,996.54 : 49,497.16 = 13,275.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,996.54/49,497.16 = 13,275.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,996.54x = 49,497.16 × 13,275.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,996.54x = 657,084,698.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,084,698.43/32,996.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,913.75

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