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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,522.61, 48,783.92 and 9,149.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,522.61, 48,783.92 and 9,149.05 is: 13,723.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,522.61 : 48,783.92 = 9,149.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,522.61/48,783.92 = 9,149.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,522.61x = 48,783.92 × 9,149.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,522.61x = 446,326,523.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,326,523.28/32,522.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,723.58

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