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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,160.54, 48,245.49 and 9,975.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,160.54, 48,245.49 and 9,975.71 is: 14,965.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,160.54 : 48,245.49 = 9,975.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,160.54/48,245.49 = 9,975.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,160.54x = 48,245.49 × 9,975.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,160.54x = 481,282,725.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,282,725.94/32,160.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,965.01

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