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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,254.38, 48,392.94 and 10,073.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,254.38, 48,392.94 and 10,073.34 is: 15,113.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,254.38 : 48,392.94 = 10,073.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,254.38/48,392.94 = 10,073.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,254.38x = 48,392.94 × 10,073.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,254.38x = 487,478,538.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,478,538.22/32,254.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,113.56

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