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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,868.10, 49,302.15 and 10,682.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,868.10, 49,302.15 and 10,682.20 is: 16,023.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,868.10 : 49,302.15 = 10,682.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,868.10/49,302.15 = 10,682.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,868.10x = 49,302.15 × 10,682.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,868.10x = 526,655,426.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,655,426.73/32,868.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,023.30

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