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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,565.78, 48,847.86 and 9,191.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,565.78, 48,847.86 and 9,191.88 is: 13,787.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,565.78 : 48,847.86 = 9,191.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,565.78/48,847.86 = 9,191.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,565.78x = 48,847.86 × 9,191.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,565.78x = 449,003,667.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,003,667.38/32,565.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,787.59

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