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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,623.53, 48,942.57 and 10,438.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,623.53, 48,942.57 and 10,438.23 is: 15,659.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,623.53 : 48,942.57 = 10,438.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,623.53/48,942.57 = 10,438.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,623.53x = 48,942.57 × 10,438.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,623.53x = 510,873,802.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,873,802.45/32,623.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,659.67

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