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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,275.58, 48,418.98 and 10,083.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,275.58, 48,418.98 and 10,083.28 is: 15,126.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,275.58 : 48,418.98 = 10,083.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,275.58/48,418.98 = 10,083.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,275.58x = 48,418.98 × 10,083.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,275.58x = 488,222,132.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,222,132.65/32,275.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,126.67

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