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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,451.60, 48,671.88 and 9,072.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,451.60, 48,671.88 and 9,072.60 is: 13,607.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,451.60 : 48,671.88 = 9,072.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,451.60/48,671.88 = 9,072.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,451.60x = 48,671.88 × 9,072.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,451.60x = 441,580,498.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,580,498.49/32,451.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,607.36

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