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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,996.70, 49,490.52 and 10,807.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,996.70, 49,490.52 and 10,807.44 is: 16,209.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,996.70 : 49,490.52 = 10,807.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,996.70/49,490.52 = 10,807.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,996.70x = 49,490.52 × 10,807.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,996.70x = 534,865,825.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,865,825.47/32,996.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,209.68

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