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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,376.83, 48,565.56 and 9,005.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,376.83, 48,565.56 and 9,005.09 is: 13,507.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,376.83 : 48,565.56 = 9,005.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,376.83/48,565.56 = 9,005.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,376.83x = 48,565.56 × 9,005.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,376.83x = 437,337,238.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,337,238.70/32,376.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,507.72

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