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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,410.54, 48,616.20 and 9,035.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,410.54, 48,616.20 and 9,035.56 is: 13,553.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,410.54 : 48,616.20 = 9,035.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,410.54/48,616.20 = 9,035.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,410.54x = 48,616.20 × 9,035.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,410.54x = 439,274,592.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,274,592.07/32,410.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,553.45

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