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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,968.54, 49,451.19 and 10,779.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,968.54, 49,451.19 and 10,779.04 is: 16,168.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,968.54 : 49,451.19 = 10,779.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,968.54/49,451.19 = 10,779.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,968.54x = 49,451.19 × 10,779.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,968.54x = 533,036,355.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,036,355.06/32,968.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,168.03

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