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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,755.62, 49,133.40 and 10,266.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,755.62, 49,133.40 and 10,266.46 is: 15,399.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,755.62 : 49,133.40 = 10,266.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,755.62/49,133.40 = 10,266.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,755.62x = 49,133.40 × 10,266.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,755.62x = 504,425,924.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,425,924.43/32,755.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,399.67

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