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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,725.57, 49,089.42 and 9,034.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,725.57, 49,089.42 and 9,034.89 is: 13,552.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,725.57 : 49,089.42 = 9,034.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,725.57/49,089.42 = 9,034.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,725.57x = 49,089.42 × 9,034.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,725.57x = 443,517,576.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,517,576.50/32,725.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,552.63

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