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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,216.99, 48,325.05 and 10,030.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,216.99, 48,325.05 and 10,030.28 is: 15,045.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,216.99 : 48,325.05 = 10,030.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,216.99/48,325.05 = 10,030.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,216.99x = 48,325.05 × 10,030.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,216.99x = 484,713,540.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,713,540.89/32,216.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,045.28

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