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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,026.77, 48,039.49 and 10,681.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,026.77, 48,039.49 and 10,681.02 is: 16,021.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,026.77 : 48,039.49 = 10,681.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,026.77/48,039.49 = 10,681.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,026.77x = 48,039.49 × 10,681.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,026.77x = 513,110,700.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,110,700.07/32,026.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,021.31

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