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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,224.62, 48,333.35 and 10,036.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,224.62, 48,333.35 and 10,036.14 is: 15,053.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,224.62 : 48,333.35 = 10,036.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,224.62/48,333.35 = 10,036.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,224.62x = 48,333.35 × 10,036.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,224.62x = 485,080,217.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,080,217.09/32,224.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,053.09

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