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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,323, 48,484.50 and 10,435

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,323, 48,484.50 and 10,435 is: 15,652.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,323 : 48,484.50 = 10,435 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,323/48,484.50 = 10,435/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,323x = 48,484.50 × 10,435
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,323x = 505,935,757.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,935,757.50/32,323
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,652.50

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