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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,150.64, 48,223.56 and 10,803.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,150.64, 48,223.56 and 10,803.51 is: 16,204.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,150.64 : 48,223.56 = 10,803.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,150.64/48,223.56 = 10,803.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,150.64x = 48,223.56 × 10,803.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,150.64x = 520,983,712.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,983,712.70/32,150.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,204.46

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