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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,186.10, 48,279.15 and 24,410.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,186.10, 48,279.15 and 24,410.10 is: 36,615.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,186.10 : 48,279.15 = 24,410.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,186.10/48,279.15 = 24,410.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,186.10x = 48,279.15 × 24,410.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,186.10x = 1,178,498,879.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,178,498,879.42/32,186.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,615.15

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