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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,266.17, 48,408.47 and 10,079.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,266.17, 48,408.47 and 10,079.87 is: 15,122.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,266.17 : 48,408.47 = 10,079.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,266.17/48,408.47 = 10,079.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,266.17x = 48,408.47 × 10,079.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,266.17x = 487,950,792.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,950,792.06/32,266.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,122.67

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