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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,033.30, 48,017.79 and 10,958.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,033.30, 48,017.79 and 10,958.90 is: 16,427.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,033.30 : 48,017.79 = 10,958.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,033.30/48,017.79 = 10,958.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,033.30x = 48,017.79 × 10,958.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,033.30x = 526,221,918.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,221,918.74/32,033.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,427.34

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