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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,515.28, 48,767.38 and 9,136.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,515.28, 48,767.38 and 9,136.25 is: 13,702.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,515.28 : 48,767.38 = 9,136.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,515.28/48,767.38 = 9,136.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,515.28x = 48,767.38 × 9,136.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,515.28x = 445,550,975.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,550,975.53/32,515.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,702.82

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