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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,031.16, 48,051.33 and 9,846.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,031.16, 48,051.33 and 9,846.40 is: 14,771.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,031.16 : 48,051.33 = 9,846.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,031.16/48,051.33 = 9,846.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,031.16x = 48,051.33 × 9,846.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,031.16x = 473,132,631.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,132,631.83/32,031.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,771.01

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