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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,422.74, 48,632.26 and 9,049.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,422.74, 48,632.26 and 9,049.18 is: 13,573.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,422.74 : 48,632.26 = 9,049.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,422.74/48,632.26 = 9,049.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,422.74x = 48,632.26 × 9,049.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,422.74x = 440,082,074.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,082,074.55/32,422.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,573.25

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