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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,265.83, 48,405.58 and 10,080.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,265.83, 48,405.58 and 10,080.88 is: 15,123.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,265.83 : 48,405.58 = 10,080.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,265.83/48,405.58 = 10,080.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,265.83x = 48,405.58 × 10,080.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,265.83x = 487,970,868.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,970,868.68/32,265.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,123.46

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