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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,767.28, 49,151.52 and 10,582.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,767.28, 49,151.52 and 10,582.64 is: 15,874.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,767.28 : 49,151.52 = 10,582.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,767.28/49,151.52 = 10,582.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,767.28x = 49,151.52 × 10,582.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,767.28x = 520,152,841.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,152,841.61/32,767.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,874.15

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