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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,159.78, 48,246.60 and 9,972.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,159.78, 48,246.60 and 9,972.72 is: 14,961.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,159.78 : 48,246.60 = 9,972.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,159.78/48,246.60 = 9,972.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,159.78x = 48,246.60 × 9,972.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,159.78x = 481,149,832.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,149,832.75/32,159.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,961.23

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