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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,372.83, 48,559.56 and 9,001.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,372.83, 48,559.56 and 9,001.09 is: 13,501.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,372.83 : 48,559.56 = 9,001.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,372.83/48,559.56 = 9,001.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,372.83x = 48,559.56 × 9,001.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,372.83x = 437,088,969.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,088,969.92/32,372.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,501.72

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