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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,997.49, 49,520.84 and 13,276.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,997.49, 49,520.84 and 13,276.22 is: 19,924.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,997.49 : 49,520.84 = 13,276.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,997.49/49,520.84 = 13,276.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,997.49x = 49,520.84 × 13,276.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,997.49x = 657,449,252.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,449,252.44/32,997.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,924.22

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