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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,259.23, 48,388.85 and 10,074.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,259.23, 48,388.85 and 10,074.51 is: 15,111.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,259.23 : 48,388.85 = 10,074.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,259.23/48,388.85 = 10,074.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,259.23x = 48,388.85 × 10,074.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,259.23x = 487,493,953.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,493,953.21/32,259.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,111.77

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