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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,901.13, 49,356.80 and 10,709.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,901.13, 49,356.80 and 10,709.29 is: 16,065.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,901.13 : 49,356.80 = 10,709.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,901.13/49,356.80 = 10,709.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,901.13x = 49,356.80 × 10,709.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,901.13x = 528,575,984.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,575,984.34/32,901.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,065.59

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