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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,295.07, 48,442.59 and 10,108.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,295.07, 48,442.59 and 10,108.54 is: 15,162.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,295.07 : 48,442.59 = 10,108.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,295.07/48,442.59 = 10,108.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,295.07x = 48,442.59 × 10,108.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,295.07x = 489,683,858.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,683,858.72/32,295.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,162.81

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