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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,209.55, 48,321.77 and 10,021.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,209.55, 48,321.77 and 10,021.73 is: 15,034.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,209.55 : 48,321.77 = 10,021.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,209.55/48,321.77 = 10,021.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,209.55x = 48,321.77 × 10,021.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,209.55x = 484,267,440.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,267,440.34/32,209.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,034.90

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