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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,223.87, 48,332.22 and 10,035.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,223.87, 48,332.22 and 10,035.39 is: 15,051.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,223.87 : 48,332.22 = 10,035.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,223.87/48,332.22 = 10,035.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,223.87x = 48,332.22 × 10,035.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,223.87x = 485,032,714.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,032,714.90/32,223.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,051.97

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