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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,414.72, 48,617.76 and 9,043.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,414.72, 48,617.76 and 9,043.52 is: 13,564.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,414.72 : 48,617.76 = 9,043.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,414.72/48,617.76 = 9,043.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,414.72x = 48,617.76 × 9,043.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,414.72x = 439,675,684.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,675,684.92/32,414.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,564.07

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