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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,633.83, 48,926.80 and 10,434.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,633.83, 48,926.80 and 10,434.43 is: 15,643.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,633.83 : 48,926.80 = 10,434.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,633.83/48,926.80 = 10,434.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,633.83x = 48,926.80 × 10,434.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,633.83x = 510,523,269.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,523,269.72/32,633.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,643.99

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