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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,512.78, 48,763.63 and 9,133.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,512.78, 48,763.63 and 9,133.75 is: 13,699.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,512.78 : 48,763.63 = 9,133.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,512.78/48,763.63 = 9,133.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,512.78x = 48,763.63 × 9,133.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,512.78x = 445,394,805.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,394,805.51/32,512.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,699.07

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