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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,408.88, 48,613.54 and 9,035.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,408.88, 48,613.54 and 9,035.52 is: 13,553.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,408.88 : 48,613.54 = 9,035.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,408.88/48,613.54 = 9,035.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,408.88x = 48,613.54 × 9,035.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,408.88x = 439,248,612.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,248,612.94/32,408.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,553.34

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