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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,966.18, 49,452.31 and 10,779.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,966.18, 49,452.31 and 10,779.67 is: 16,170.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,966.18 : 49,452.31 = 10,779.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,966.18/49,452.31 = 10,779.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,966.18x = 49,452.31 × 10,779.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,966.18x = 533,079,582.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,079,582.54/32,966.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,170.50

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