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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,979.42, 49,473.74 and 10,794.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,979.42, 49,473.74 and 10,794.54 is: 16,193.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,979.42 : 49,473.74 = 10,794.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,979.42/49,473.74 = 10,794.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,979.42x = 49,473.74 × 10,794.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,979.42x = 534,046,265.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,046,265.38/32,979.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,193.32

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