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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,917.44, 49,382.82 and 10,731

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,917.44, 49,382.82 and 10,731 is: 16,098.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,917.44 : 49,382.82 = 10,731 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,917.44/49,382.82 = 10,731/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,917.44x = 49,382.82 × 10,731
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,917.44x = 529,927,041.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,927,041.42/32,917.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,098.67

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