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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,663.94, 48,995.10 and 10,478.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,663.94, 48,995.10 and 10,478.88 is: 15,718.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,663.94 : 48,995.10 = 10,478.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,663.94/48,995.10 = 10,478.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,663.94x = 48,995.10 × 10,478.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,663.94x = 513,413,773.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,413,773.49/32,663.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,718.06

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