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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,059.81, 48,095.16 and 9,872.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,059.81, 48,095.16 and 9,872.74 is: 14,810.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,059.81 : 48,095.16 = 9,872.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,059.81/48,095.16 = 9,872.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,059.81x = 48,095.16 × 9,872.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,059.81x = 474,831,009.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,831,009.94/32,059.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,810.79

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