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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,905.98, 49,363.02 and 10,713.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,905.98, 49,363.02 and 10,713.36 is: 16,071.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,905.98 : 49,363.02 = 10,713.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,905.98/49,363.02 = 10,713.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,905.98x = 49,363.02 × 10,713.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,905.98x = 528,843,803.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,843,803.95/32,905.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,071.36

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