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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,552.28, 48,822.95 and 9,173.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,552.28, 48,822.95 and 9,173.25 is: 13,758.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,552.28 : 48,822.95 = 9,173.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,552.28/48,822.95 = 9,173.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,552.28x = 48,822.95 × 9,173.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,552.28x = 447,865,149.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,865,149.02/32,552.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,758.33

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