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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,160.16, 48,244.91 and 9,975.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,160.16, 48,244.91 and 9,975.33 is: 14,964.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,160.16 : 48,244.91 = 9,975.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,160.16/48,244.91 = 9,975.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,160.16x = 48,244.91 × 9,975.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,160.16x = 481,258,606.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,258,606.97/32,160.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,964.43

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