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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,423.67, 48,643.65 and 9,050.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,423.67, 48,643.65 and 9,050.13 is: 13,577.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,423.67 : 48,643.65 = 9,050.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,423.67/48,643.65 = 9,050.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,423.67x = 48,643.65 × 9,050.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,423.67x = 440,231,356.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,231,356.17/32,423.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,577.47

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