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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,498.73, 48,747.87 and 9,125.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,498.73, 48,747.87 and 9,125.19 is: 13,687.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,498.73 : 48,747.87 = 9,125.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,498.73/48,747.87 = 9,125.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,498.73x = 48,747.87 × 9,125.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,498.73x = 444,833,575.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,833,575.85/32,498.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,687.72

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