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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,414.38, 48,629.78 and 9,040.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,414.38, 48,629.78 and 9,040.81 is: 13,563.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,414.38 : 48,629.78 = 9,040.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,414.38/48,629.78 = 9,040.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,414.38x = 48,629.78 × 9,040.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,414.38x = 439,652,601.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,652,601.32/32,414.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,563.50

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