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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,512.79, 48,768.95 and 10,327.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,512.79, 48,768.95 and 10,327.91 is: 15,491.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,512.79 : 48,768.95 = 10,327.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,512.79/48,768.95 = 10,327.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,512.79x = 48,768.95 × 10,327.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,512.79x = 503,681,108.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,681,108.37/32,512.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,491.78

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