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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,257.73, 48,386.60 and 10,073.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,257.73, 48,386.60 and 10,073.01 is: 15,109.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,257.73 : 48,386.60 = 10,073.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,257.73/48,386.60 = 10,073.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,257.73x = 48,386.60 × 10,073.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,257.73x = 487,398,705.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,398,705.67/32,257.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,109.52

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