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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,477.63, 48,717.86 and 10,292.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,477.63, 48,717.86 and 10,292.64 is: 15,439.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,477.63 : 48,717.86 = 10,292.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,477.63/48,717.86 = 10,292.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,477.63x = 48,717.86 × 10,292.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,477.63x = 501,435,160.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,435,160.40/32,477.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,439.40

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