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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,902.29, 49,341.78 and 10,711.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,902.29, 49,341.78 and 10,711.53 is: 16,063.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,902.29 : 49,341.78 = 10,711.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,902.29/49,341.78 = 10,711.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,902.29x = 49,341.78 × 10,711.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,902.29x = 528,525,956.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,525,956.72/32,902.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,063.50

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