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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,415.22, 48,618.51 and 9,044.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,415.22, 48,618.51 and 9,044.02 is: 13,564.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,415.22 : 48,618.51 = 9,044.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,415.22/48,618.51 = 9,044.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,415.22x = 48,618.51 × 9,044.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,415.22x = 439,706,776.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,706,776.81/32,415.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,564.82

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