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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,908.26, 49,362.96 and 10,721.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,908.26, 49,362.96 and 10,721.54 is: 16,082.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,908.26 : 49,362.96 = 10,721.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,908.26/49,362.96 = 10,721.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,908.26x = 49,362.96 × 10,721.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,908.26x = 529,246,950.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,246,950.16/32,908.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,082.50

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