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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,012.91, 48,026.50 and 9,828.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,012.91, 48,026.50 and 9,828.22 is: 14,744.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,012.91 : 48,026.50 = 9,828.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,012.91/48,026.50 = 9,828.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,012.91x = 48,026.50 × 9,828.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,012.91x = 472,015,007.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,015,007.83/32,012.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,744.52

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