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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,922.87, 49,389.44 and 10,731.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,922.87, 49,389.44 and 10,731.10 is: 16,098.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,922.87 : 49,389.44 = 10,731.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,922.87/49,389.44 = 10,731.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,922.87x = 49,389.44 × 10,731.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,922.87x = 530,003,019.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,003,019.58/32,922.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,098.32

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