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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,021.78, 48,031.41 and 9,834.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,021.78, 48,031.41 and 9,834.02 is: 14,750.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,021.78 : 48,031.41 = 9,834.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,021.78/48,031.41 = 9,834.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,021.78x = 48,031.41 × 9,834.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,021.78x = 472,341,846.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,341,846.57/32,021.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,750.64

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