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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,905.63, 49,358.41 and 10,718.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,905.63, 49,358.41 and 10,718.97 is: 16,078.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,905.63 : 49,358.41 = 10,718.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,905.63/49,358.41 = 10,718.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,905.63x = 49,358.41 × 10,718.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,905.63x = 529,071,432.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,071,432.73/32,905.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,078.45

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