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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,042.28, 48,063.54 and 9,855.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,042.28, 48,063.54 and 9,855.51 is: 14,783.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,042.28 : 48,063.54 = 9,855.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,042.28/48,063.54 = 9,855.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,042.28x = 48,063.54 × 9,855.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,042.28x = 473,690,717.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,690,717.02/32,042.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,783.30

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