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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,921.55, 49,365.52 and 10,720.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,921.55, 49,365.52 and 10,720.67 is: 16,075.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,921.55 : 49,365.52 = 10,720.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,921.55/49,365.52 = 10,720.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,921.55x = 49,365.52 × 10,720.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,921.55x = 529,231,175.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,231,175.67/32,921.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,075.52

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