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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,365.68, 48,551.96 and 10,179.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,365.68, 48,551.96 and 10,179.76 is: 15,270.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,365.68 : 48,551.96 = 10,179.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,365.68/48,551.96 = 10,179.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,365.68x = 48,551.96 × 10,179.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,365.68x = 494,247,300.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,247,300.33/32,365.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,270.72

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