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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,408.89, 48,613.53 and 9,035.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,408.89, 48,613.53 and 9,035.53 is: 13,553.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,408.89 : 48,613.53 = 9,035.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,408.89/48,613.53 = 9,035.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,408.89x = 48,613.53 × 9,035.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,408.89x = 439,249,008.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,249,008.72/32,408.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,553.35

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