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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,425.59, 48,639.88 and 9,934.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,425.59, 48,639.88 and 9,934.66 is: 14,902.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,425.59 : 48,639.88 = 9,934.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,425.59/48,639.88 = 9,934.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,425.59x = 48,639.88 × 9,934.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,425.59x = 483,220,762.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,220,762.09/32,425.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,902.45

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