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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,452.76, 48,679.24 and 9,079.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,452.76, 48,679.24 and 9,079.40 is: 13,619.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,452.76 : 48,679.24 = 9,079.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,452.76/48,679.24 = 9,079.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,452.76x = 48,679.24 × 9,079.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,452.76x = 441,978,291.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,978,291.66/32,452.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,619.13

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