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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,265.38, 48,396.33 and 10,076.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,265.38, 48,396.33 and 10,076.21 is: 15,113.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,265.38 : 48,396.33 = 10,076.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,265.38/48,396.33 = 10,076.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,265.38x = 48,396.33 × 10,076.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,265.38x = 487,651,584.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,651,584.31/32,265.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,113.77

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