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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,994.81, 49,481.96 and 10,803.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,994.81, 49,481.96 and 10,803.24 is: 16,201.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,994.81 : 49,481.96 = 10,803.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,994.81/49,481.96 = 10,803.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,994.81x = 49,481.96 × 10,803.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,994.81x = 534,565,435.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,565,435.53/32,994.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,201.50

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