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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,378.54, 48,570.55 and 9,004.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,378.54, 48,570.55 and 9,004.98 is: 13,508.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,378.54 : 48,570.55 = 9,004.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,378.54/48,570.55 = 9,004.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,378.54x = 48,570.55 × 9,004.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,378.54x = 437,376,808.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,376,808.83/32,378.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,508.23

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