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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,060.13, 48,094.74 and 9,875.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,060.13, 48,094.74 and 9,875.31 is: 14,814.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,060.13 : 48,094.74 = 9,875.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,060.13/48,094.74 = 9,875.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,060.13x = 48,094.74 × 9,875.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,060.13x = 474,950,466.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,950,466.87/32,060.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,814.36

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