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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,218.74, 48,329.91 and 10,035.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,218.74, 48,329.91 and 10,035.27 is: 15,053.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,218.74 : 48,329.91 = 10,035.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,218.74/48,329.91 = 10,035.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,218.74x = 48,329.91 × 10,035.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,218.74x = 485,003,695.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,003,695.93/32,218.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,053.47

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