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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,231.99, 48,339.79 and 10,041.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,231.99, 48,339.79 and 10,041.23 is: 15,059.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,231.99 : 48,339.79 = 10,041.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,231.99/48,339.79 = 10,041.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,231.99x = 48,339.79 × 10,041.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,231.99x = 485,391,045.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,391,045.29/32,231.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,059.29

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