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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,996.73, 49,497.12 and 13,275.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,996.73, 49,497.12 and 13,275.27 is: 19,913.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,996.73 : 49,497.12 = 13,275.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,996.73/49,497.12 = 13,275.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,996.73x = 49,497.12 × 13,275.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,996.73x = 657,087,632.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,087,632.22/32,996.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,913.72

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