Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,159.16, 48,238.74 and 9,972
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 32,159.16, 48,238.74 and 9,972 is: 14,958
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
32,159.16 : 48,238.74 = 9,972 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
32,159.16/48,238.74 = 9,972/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
32,159.16x = 48,238.74 × 9,972 - Step 4: Simplify right side
32,159.16x = 481,036,715.28 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 481,036,715.28/32,159.16 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 14,958
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