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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,356.67, 48,534.96 and 10,171.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,356.67, 48,534.96 and 10,171.98 is: 15,257.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,356.67 : 48,534.96 = 10,171.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,356.67/48,534.96 = 10,171.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,356.67x = 48,534.96 × 10,171.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,356.67x = 493,696,642.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,696,642.42/32,356.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,257.96

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