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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,211.39, 48,321.64 and 10,027.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,211.39, 48,321.64 and 10,027.01 is: 15,041.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,211.39 : 48,321.64 = 10,027.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,211.39/48,321.64 = 10,027.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,211.39x = 48,321.64 × 10,027.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,211.39x = 484,521,471.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,521,471.76/32,211.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,041.93

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