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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,379.09, 48,571.39 and 9,005.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,379.09, 48,571.39 and 9,005.53 is: 13,509.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,379.09 : 48,571.39 = 9,005.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,379.09/48,571.39 = 9,005.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,379.09x = 48,571.39 × 9,005.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,379.09x = 437,411,181.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,411,181.76/32,379.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,509.06

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