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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,412.75, 48,627.33 and 9,039.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,412.75, 48,627.33 and 9,039.19 is: 13,561.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,412.75 : 48,627.33 = 9,039.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,412.75/48,627.33 = 9,039.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,412.75x = 48,627.33 × 9,039.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,412.75x = 439,551,553.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,551,553.49/32,412.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,561.07

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