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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,050.61, 48,080.47 and 9,865.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,050.61, 48,080.47 and 9,865.82 is: 14,800.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,050.61 : 48,080.47 = 9,865.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,050.61/48,080.47 = 9,865.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,050.61x = 48,080.47 × 9,865.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,050.61x = 474,353,262.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,353,262.54/32,050.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,800.13

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