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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,344.99, 48,519.54 and 10,159.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,344.99, 48,519.54 and 10,159.25 is: 15,239.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,344.99 : 48,519.54 = 10,159.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,344.99/48,519.54 = 10,159.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,344.99x = 48,519.54 × 10,159.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,344.99x = 492,921,894.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,921,894.15/32,344.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,239.51

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