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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,379.67, 48,569.60 and 9,006.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,379.67, 48,569.60 and 9,006.13 is: 13,509.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,379.67 : 48,569.60 = 9,006.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,379.67/48,569.60 = 9,006.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,379.67x = 48,569.60 × 9,006.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,379.67x = 437,424,131.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,424,131.65/32,379.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,509.22

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