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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,521.91, 48,782.86 and 9,148.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,521.91, 48,782.86 and 9,148.34 is: 13,722.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,521.91 : 48,782.86 = 9,148.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,521.91/48,782.86 = 9,148.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,521.91x = 48,782.86 × 9,148.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,521.91x = 446,282,288.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,282,288.54/32,521.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,722.51

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