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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,523.91, 48,785.86 and 9,150.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,523.91, 48,785.86 and 9,150.34 is: 13,725.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,523.91 : 48,785.86 = 9,150.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,523.91/48,785.86 = 9,150.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,523.91x = 48,785.86 × 9,150.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,523.91x = 446,407,206.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,407,206.19/32,523.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,725.51

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