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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,997.73, 49,498.62 and 13,276.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,997.73, 49,498.62 and 13,276.27 is: 19,915.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,997.73 : 49,498.62 = 13,276.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,997.73/49,498.62 = 13,276.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,997.73x = 49,498.62 × 13,276.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,997.73x = 657,157,043.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,157,043.75/32,997.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,915.22

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