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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,176.73, 48,266.91 and 9,993.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,176.73, 48,266.91 and 9,993.26 is: 14,990.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,176.73 : 48,266.91 = 9,993.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,176.73/48,266.91 = 9,993.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,176.73x = 48,266.91 × 9,993.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,176.73x = 482,343,539.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,343,539.69/32,176.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,990.45

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