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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,033.55, 48,054.92 and 9,848.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,033.55, 48,054.92 and 9,848.79 is: 14,774.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,033.55 : 48,054.92 = 9,848.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,033.55/48,054.92 = 9,848.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,033.55x = 48,054.92 × 9,848.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,033.55x = 473,282,821.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,282,821.70/32,033.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,774.60

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