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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,593.83, 48,898.38 and 10,103.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,593.83, 48,898.38 and 10,103.34 is: 15,157.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,593.83 : 48,898.38 = 10,103.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,593.83/48,898.38 = 10,103.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,593.83x = 48,898.38 × 10,103.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,593.83x = 494,036,958.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,036,958.59/32,593.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,157.38

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