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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,275.58, 48,414.74 and 10,089.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,275.58, 48,414.74 and 10,089.37 is: 15,134.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,275.58 : 48,414.74 = 10,089.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,275.58/48,414.74 = 10,089.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,275.58x = 48,414.74 × 10,089.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,275.58x = 488,474,235.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,474,235.39/32,275.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,134.49

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