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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,265.66, 48,407.71 and 10,079.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,265.66, 48,407.71 and 10,079.36 is: 15,121.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,265.66 : 48,407.71 = 10,079.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,265.66/48,407.71 = 10,079.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,265.66x = 48,407.71 × 10,079.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,265.66x = 487,918,735.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,918,735.87/32,265.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,121.92

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