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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,114.81, 48,176.82 and 9,929.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,114.81, 48,176.82 and 9,929.93 is: 14,896.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,114.81 : 48,176.82 = 9,929.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,114.81/48,176.82 = 9,929.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,114.81x = 48,176.82 × 9,929.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,114.81x = 478,392,209.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,392,209.34/32,114.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,896.31

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