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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,663.08, 48,994.89 and 10,476.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,663.08, 48,994.89 and 10,476.49 is: 15,714.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,663.08 : 48,994.89 = 10,476.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,663.08/48,994.89 = 10,476.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,663.08x = 48,994.89 × 10,476.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,663.08x = 513,294,475.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,294,475.14/32,663.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,714.82

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