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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,309.21, 48,463.82 and 10,124.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,309.21, 48,463.82 and 10,124.33 is: 15,186.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,309.21 : 48,463.82 = 10,124.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,309.21/48,463.82 = 10,124.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,309.21x = 48,463.82 × 10,124.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,309.21x = 490,663,451.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,663,451.77/32,309.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,186.49

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