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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,912.62, 49,371.93 and 10,720.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,912.62, 49,371.93 and 10,720.30 is: 16,081.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,912.62 : 49,371.93 = 10,720.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,912.62/49,371.93 = 10,720.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,912.62x = 49,371.93 × 10,720.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,912.62x = 529,281,901.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,281,901.18/32,912.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,081.43

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