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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,380.92, 48,571.47 and 9,007.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,380.92, 48,571.47 and 9,007.38 is: 13,511.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,380.92 : 48,571.47 = 9,007.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,380.92/48,571.47 = 9,007.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,380.92x = 48,571.47 × 9,007.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,380.92x = 437,501,687.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,501,687.45/32,380.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,511.10

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