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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,979.93, 49,473.99 and 10,787.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,979.93, 49,473.99 and 10,787.34 is: 16,182.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,979.93 : 49,473.99 = 10,787.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,979.93/49,473.99 = 10,787.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,979.93x = 49,473.99 × 10,787.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,979.93x = 533,692,751.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,692,751.29/32,979.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,182.35

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