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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,180.22, 48,269.72 and 9,993.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,180.22, 48,269.72 and 9,993.11 is: 14,989.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,180.22 : 48,269.72 = 9,993.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,180.22/48,269.72 = 9,993.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,180.22x = 48,269.72 × 9,993.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,180.22x = 482,364,405.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,364,405.26/32,180.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,989.47

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