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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,149.58, 48,228.89 and 9,964.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,149.58, 48,228.89 and 9,964.67 is: 14,948.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,149.58 : 48,228.89 = 9,964.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,149.58/48,228.89 = 9,964.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,149.58x = 48,228.89 × 9,964.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,149.58x = 480,584,682.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,584,682.35/32,149.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,948.40

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