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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,499.41, 48,750.86 and 9,127.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,499.41, 48,750.86 and 9,127.67 is: 13,691.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,499.41 : 48,750.86 = 9,127.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,499.41/48,750.86 = 9,127.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,499.41x = 48,750.86 × 9,127.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,499.41x = 444,981,716.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,981,716.66/32,499.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,691.99

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