Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,524.96, 48,792 and 10,336
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 32,524.96, 48,792 and 10,336 is: 15,505.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
32,524.96 : 48,792 = 10,336 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
32,524.96/48,792 = 10,336/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
32,524.96x = 48,792 × 10,336 - Step 4: Simplify right side
32,524.96x = 504,314,112 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 504,314,112/32,524.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 15,505.45
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