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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,220.08, 48,317.12 and 10,026.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,220.08, 48,317.12 and 10,026.08 is: 15,035.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,220.08 : 48,317.12 = 10,026.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,220.08/48,317.12 = 10,026.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,220.08x = 48,317.12 × 10,026.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,220.08x = 484,431,310.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,431,310.49/32,220.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,035.07

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