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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,912.55, 49,373.95 and 10,720.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,912.55, 49,373.95 and 10,720.76 is: 16,082.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,912.55 : 49,373.95 = 10,720.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,912.55/49,373.95 = 10,720.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,912.55x = 49,373.95 × 10,720.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,912.55x = 529,326,292.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,326,292.36/32,912.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,082.81

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