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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,031.55, 48,051.92 and 9,846.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,031.55, 48,051.92 and 9,846.79 is: 14,771.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,031.55 : 48,051.92 = 9,846.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,031.55/48,051.92 = 9,846.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,031.55x = 48,051.92 × 9,846.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,031.55x = 473,157,165.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,157,165.34/32,031.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,771.60

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