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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,060.31, 48,091.95 and 9,874.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,060.31, 48,091.95 and 9,874.68 is: 14,812.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,060.31 : 48,091.95 = 9,874.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,060.31/48,091.95 = 9,874.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,060.31x = 48,091.95 × 9,874.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,060.31x = 474,892,616.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,892,616.83/32,060.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,812.48

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