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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,247.38, 48,382.41 and 10,066.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,247.38, 48,382.41 and 10,066.34 is: 15,103.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,247.38 : 48,382.41 = 10,066.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,247.38/48,382.41 = 10,066.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,247.38x = 48,382.41 × 10,066.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,247.38x = 487,033,789.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,033,789.08/32,247.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,103.05

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