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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,413.53, 48,628.50 and 9,039.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,413.53, 48,628.50 and 9,039.97 is: 13,562.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,413.53 : 48,628.50 = 9,039.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,413.53/48,628.50 = 9,039.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,413.53x = 48,628.50 × 9,039.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,413.53x = 439,600,181.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,600,181.15/32,413.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,562.24

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