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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,256, 48,384 and 10,368

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,256, 48,384 and 10,368 is: 15,552

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,256 : 48,384 = 10,368 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,256/48,384 = 10,368/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,256x = 48,384 × 10,368
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,256x = 501,645,312
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,645,312/32,256
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,552

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