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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,430.51, 48,645.63 and 9,056.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,430.51, 48,645.63 and 9,056.88 is: 13,585.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,430.51 : 48,645.63 = 9,056.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,430.51/48,645.63 = 9,056.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,430.51x = 48,645.63 × 9,056.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,430.51x = 440,577,633.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,577,633.43/32,430.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,585.28

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