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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,162.16, 48,243.24 and 9,975

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,162.16, 48,243.24 and 9,975 is: 14,962.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,162.16 : 48,243.24 = 9,975 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,162.16/48,243.24 = 9,975/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,162.16x = 48,243.24 × 9,975
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,162.16x = 481,226,319
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,226,319/32,162.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,962.50

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