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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,157.23, 48,240.51 and 9,972.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,157.23, 48,240.51 and 9,972.39 is: 14,960.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,157.23 : 48,240.51 = 9,972.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,157.23/48,240.51 = 9,972.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,157.23x = 48,240.51 × 9,972.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,157.23x = 481,073,243.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,073,243.44/32,157.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,960.03

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