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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,159.23, 48,243.51 and 9,974.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,159.23, 48,243.51 and 9,974.39 is: 14,963.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,159.23 : 48,243.51 = 9,974.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,159.23/48,243.51 = 9,974.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,159.23x = 48,243.51 × 9,974.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,159.23x = 481,199,583.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,199,583.71/32,159.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,963.03

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