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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,865.21, 49,287.37 and 10,673.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,865.21, 49,287.37 and 10,673.46 is: 16,006.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,865.21 : 49,287.37 = 10,673.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,865.21/49,287.37 = 10,673.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,865.21x = 49,287.37 × 10,673.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,865.21x = 526,066,772.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,066,772.20/32,865.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,006.80

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