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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,499.84, 48,749.76 and 9,127.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,499.84, 48,749.76 and 9,127.08 is: 13,690.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,499.84 : 48,749.76 = 9,127.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,499.84/48,749.76 = 9,127.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,499.84x = 48,749.76 × 9,127.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,499.84x = 444,942,959.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,942,959.50/32,499.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,690.62

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