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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,901.08, 49,355.72 and 10,708.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,901.08, 49,355.72 and 10,708.50 is: 16,064.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,901.08 : 49,355.72 = 10,708.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,901.08/49,355.72 = 10,708.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,901.08x = 49,355.72 × 10,708.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,901.08x = 528,525,674.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,525,674.08/32,901.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,064.09

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