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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,444.73, 48,667.14 and 9,071.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,444.73, 48,667.14 and 9,071.15 is: 13,606.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,444.73 : 48,667.14 = 9,071.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,444.73/48,667.14 = 9,071.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,444.73x = 48,667.14 × 9,071.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,444.73x = 441,466,683.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,466,683.68/32,444.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,606.73

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