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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,720.08, 49,087.96 and 10,535.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,720.08, 49,087.96 and 10,535.54 is: 15,805.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,720.08 : 49,087.96 = 10,535.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,720.08/49,087.96 = 10,535.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,720.08x = 49,087.96 × 10,535.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,720.08x = 517,168,166.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,168,166.10/32,720.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,805.83

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