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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,630.93, 48,952.52 and 10,438.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,630.93, 48,952.52 and 10,438.35 is: 15,659.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,630.93 : 48,952.52 = 10,438.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,630.93/48,952.52 = 10,438.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,630.93x = 48,952.52 × 10,438.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,630.93x = 510,983,340.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,983,340.52/32,630.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,659.48

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