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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,375.95, 48,566.68 and 9,002.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,375.95, 48,566.68 and 9,002.39 is: 13,504.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,375.95 : 48,566.68 = 9,002.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,375.95/48,566.68 = 9,002.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,375.95x = 48,566.68 × 9,002.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,375.95x = 437,216,227.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,216,227.53/32,375.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,504.35

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