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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,608.62, 48,913.11 and 9,235.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,608.62, 48,913.11 and 9,235.08 is: 13,852.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,608.62 : 48,913.11 = 9,235.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,608.62/48,913.11 = 9,235.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,608.62x = 48,913.11 × 9,235.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,608.62x = 451,716,483.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,716,483.90/32,608.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,852.67

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