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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,385.81, 48,581.50 and 9,012.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,385.81, 48,581.50 and 9,012.25 is: 13,519.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,385.81 : 48,581.50 = 9,012.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,385.81/48,581.50 = 9,012.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,385.81x = 48,581.50 × 9,012.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,385.81x = 437,828,623.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,828,623.38/32,385.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,519.15

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