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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,623.78, 48,942.96 and 10,438.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,623.78, 48,942.96 and 10,438.48 is: 15,660.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,623.78 : 48,942.96 = 10,438.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,623.78/48,942.96 = 10,438.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,623.78x = 48,942.96 × 10,438.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,623.78x = 510,890,109.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,890,109.10/32,623.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,660.05

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