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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,442, 48,663 and 9,069.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,442, 48,663 and 9,069.45 is: 13,604.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,442 : 48,663 = 9,069.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,442/48,663 = 9,069.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,442x = 48,663 × 9,069.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,442x = 441,346,645.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,346,645.35/32,442
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,604.18

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