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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,377.79, 48,569.42 and 9,004.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,377.79, 48,569.42 and 9,004.23 is: 13,507.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,377.79 : 48,569.42 = 9,004.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,377.79/48,569.42 = 9,004.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,377.79x = 48,569.42 × 9,004.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,377.79x = 437,330,251.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,330,251.16/32,377.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,507.11

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