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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,063.03, 48,094.91 and 9,876.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,063.03, 48,094.91 and 9,876.23 is: 14,814.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,063.03 : 48,094.91 = 9,876.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,063.03/48,094.91 = 9,876.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,063.03x = 48,094.91 × 9,876.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,063.03x = 474,996,343.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,996,343.61/32,063.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,814.46

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