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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,314.56, 48,481.62 and 10,131.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,314.56, 48,481.62 and 10,131.12 is: 15,199.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,314.56 : 48,481.62 = 10,131.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,314.56/48,481.62 = 10,131.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,314.56x = 48,481.62 × 10,131.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,314.56x = 491,173,110.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,173,110.01/32,314.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,199.75

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