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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,159.84, 48,244.43 and 9,975

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,159.84, 48,244.43 and 9,975 is: 14,963.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,159.84 : 48,244.43 = 9,975 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,159.84/48,244.43 = 9,975/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,159.84x = 48,244.43 × 9,975
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,159.84x = 481,238,139.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,238,139.38/32,159.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,963.95

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