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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,160.05, 48,244.73 and 9,975.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,160.05, 48,244.73 and 9,975.20 is: 14,964.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,160.05 : 48,244.73 = 9,975.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,160.05/48,244.73 = 9,975.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,160.05x = 48,244.73 × 9,975.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,160.05x = 481,250,976.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,250,976.25/32,160.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,964.25

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