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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,024.23, 48,042.52 and 9,833.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,024.23, 48,042.52 and 9,833.67 is: 14,752.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,024.23 : 48,042.52 = 9,833.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,024.23/48,042.52 = 9,833.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,024.23x = 48,042.52 × 9,833.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,024.23x = 472,434,263.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,434,263.06/32,024.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,752.40

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