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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,379.15, 48,571.46 and 9,005.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,379.15, 48,571.46 and 9,005.59 is: 13,509.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,379.15 : 48,571.46 = 9,005.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,379.15/48,571.46 = 9,005.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,379.15x = 48,571.46 × 9,005.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,379.15x = 437,414,438.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,414,438.55/32,379.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,509.14

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