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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,387.83, 48,581.84 and 9,014.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,387.83, 48,581.84 and 9,014.27 is: 13,521.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,387.83 : 48,581.84 = 9,014.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,387.83/48,581.84 = 9,014.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,387.83x = 48,581.84 × 9,014.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,387.83x = 437,929,602.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,929,602.48/32,387.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,521.43

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