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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,268.63, 48,401.21 and 10,079.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,268.63, 48,401.21 and 10,079.46 is: 15,118.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,268.63 : 48,401.21 = 10,079.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,268.63/48,401.21 = 10,079.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,268.63x = 48,401.21 × 10,079.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,268.63x = 487,858,009.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,858,009.75/32,268.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,118.65

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