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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,459, 48,688.50 and 10,571

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,459, 48,688.50 and 10,571 is: 15,856.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,459 : 48,688.50 = 10,571 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,459/48,688.50 = 10,571/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,459x = 48,688.50 × 10,571
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,459x = 514,686,133.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,686,133.50/32,459
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,856.50

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