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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,059.13, 48,093.24 and 9,874.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,059.13, 48,093.24 and 9,874.31 is: 14,812.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,059.13 : 48,093.24 = 9,874.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,059.13/48,093.24 = 9,874.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,059.13x = 48,093.24 × 9,874.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,059.13x = 474,887,560.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,887,560.66/32,059.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,812.86

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