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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,605.57, 48,889.99 and 10,413.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,605.57, 48,889.99 and 10,413.73 is: 15,614.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,605.57 : 48,889.99 = 10,413.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,605.57/48,889.99 = 10,413.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,605.57x = 48,889.99 × 10,413.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,605.57x = 509,127,155.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,127,155.56/32,605.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,614.73

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