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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,046.23, 48,073.91 and 9,861.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,046.23, 48,073.91 and 9,861.45 is: 14,793.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,046.23 : 48,073.91 = 9,861.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,046.23/48,073.91 = 9,861.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,046.23x = 48,073.91 × 9,861.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,046.23x = 474,078,230.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,078,230.19/32,046.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,793.57

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