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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,056.06, 48,089.58 and 9,869

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,056.06, 48,089.58 and 9,869 is: 14,805.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,056.06 : 48,089.58 = 9,869 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,056.06/48,089.58 = 9,869/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,056.06x = 48,089.58 × 9,869
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,056.06x = 474,596,065.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,596,065.02/32,056.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,805.19

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