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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,281.39, 48,431.31 and 10,095.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,281.39, 48,431.31 and 10,095.13 is: 15,145.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,281.39 : 48,431.31 = 10,095.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,281.39/48,431.31 = 10,095.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,281.39x = 48,431.31 × 10,095.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,281.39x = 488,920,370.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,920,370.52/32,281.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,145.58

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