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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,316.93, 48,475.40 and 10,132.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,316.93, 48,475.40 and 10,132.03 is: 15,198.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,316.93 : 48,475.40 = 10,132.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,316.93/48,475.40 = 10,132.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,316.93x = 48,475.40 × 10,132.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,316.93x = 491,154,363.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,154,363.08/32,316.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,198.05

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