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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,171.65, 48,263.85 and 9,984.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,171.65, 48,263.85 and 9,984.08 is: 14,978.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,171.65 : 48,263.85 = 9,984.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,171.65/48,263.85 = 9,984.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,171.65x = 48,263.85 × 9,984.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,171.65x = 481,870,139.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,870,139.51/32,171.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,978.10

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