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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,033.22, 48,056.85 and 9,848.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,033.22, 48,056.85 and 9,848.22 is: 14,774.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,033.22 : 48,056.85 = 9,848.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,033.22/48,056.85 = 9,848.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,033.22x = 48,056.85 × 9,848.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,033.22x = 473,274,431.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,274,431.31/32,033.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,774.49

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