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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,571.52, 48,858.99 and 9,199.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,571.52, 48,858.99 and 9,199.78 is: 13,800.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,571.52 : 48,858.99 = 9,199.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,571.52/48,858.99 = 9,199.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,571.52x = 48,858.99 × 9,199.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,571.52x = 449,491,959.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,491,959.02/32,571.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,800.15

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