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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,430.18, 48,645.41 and 9,056.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,430.18, 48,645.41 and 9,056.82 is: 13,585.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,430.18 : 48,645.41 = 9,056.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,430.18/48,645.41 = 9,056.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,430.18x = 48,645.41 × 9,056.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,430.18x = 440,572,676.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,572,676.91/32,430.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,585.27

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