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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,437.79, 48,656.73 and 9,064.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,437.79, 48,656.73 and 9,064.22 is: 13,596.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,437.79 : 48,656.73 = 9,064.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,437.79/48,656.73 = 9,064.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,437.79x = 48,656.73 × 9,064.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,437.79x = 441,035,061.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,035,061.92/32,437.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,596.34

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