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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,188.08, 48,285.22 and 9,995.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,188.08, 48,285.22 and 9,995.48 is: 14,994.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,188.08 : 48,285.22 = 9,995.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,188.08/48,285.22 = 9,995.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,188.08x = 48,285.22 × 9,995.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,188.08x = 482,633,950.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,633,950.81/32,188.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,994.18

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