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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,376.92, 48,565.47 and 9,003.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,376.92, 48,565.47 and 9,003.38 is: 13,505.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,376.92 : 48,565.47 = 9,003.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,376.92/48,565.47 = 9,003.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,376.92x = 48,565.47 × 9,003.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,376.92x = 437,253,381.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,253,381.29/32,376.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,505.10

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