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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,382.70, 48,573.78 and 9,009.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,382.70, 48,573.78 and 9,009.07 is: 13,513.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,382.70 : 48,573.78 = 9,009.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,382.70/48,573.78 = 9,009.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,382.70x = 48,573.78 × 9,009.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,382.70x = 437,604,428.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,604,428.97/32,382.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,513.53

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