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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,999.62, 49,524.03 and 13,278.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,999.62, 49,524.03 and 13,278.34 is: 19,927.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,999.62 : 49,524.03 = 13,278.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,999.62/49,524.03 = 13,278.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,999.62x = 49,524.03 × 13,278.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,999.62x = 657,596,842.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,596,842.12/32,999.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,927.41

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