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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,849.31, 49,268.97 and 10,664.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,849.31, 49,268.97 and 10,664.49 is: 15,995.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,849.31 : 49,268.97 = 10,664.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,849.31/49,268.97 = 10,664.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,849.31x = 49,268.97 × 10,664.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,849.31x = 525,428,437.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,428,437.88/32,849.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,995.11

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