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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,216.73, 48,326.91 and 10,033.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,216.73, 48,326.91 and 10,033.26 is: 15,050.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,216.73 : 48,326.91 = 10,033.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,216.73/48,326.91 = 10,033.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,216.73x = 48,326.91 × 10,033.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,216.73x = 484,876,453.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,876,453.03/32,216.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,050.46

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