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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,977.52, 49,444.40 and 10,783.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,977.52, 49,444.40 and 10,783.12 is: 16,167.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,977.52 : 49,444.40 = 10,783.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,977.52/49,444.40 = 10,783.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,977.52x = 49,444.40 × 10,783.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,977.52x = 533,164,898.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,164,898.53/32,977.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,167.53

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