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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,055.06, 48,088.08 and 9,868

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,055.06, 48,088.08 and 9,868 is: 14,803.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,055.06 : 48,088.08 = 9,868 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,055.06/48,088.08 = 9,868/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,055.06x = 48,088.08 × 9,868
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,055.06x = 474,533,173.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,533,173.44/32,055.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,803.69

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