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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,985.44, 49,473.36 and 10,799.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,985.44, 49,473.36 and 10,799.70 is: 16,197.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,985.44 : 49,473.36 = 10,799.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,985.44/49,473.36 = 10,799.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,985.44x = 49,473.36 × 10,799.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,985.44x = 534,297,445.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,297,445.99/32,985.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,197.98

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