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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,607.77, 48,909.96 and 9,234.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,607.77, 48,909.96 and 9,234.27 is: 13,850.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,607.77 : 48,909.96 = 9,234.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,607.77/48,909.96 = 9,234.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,607.77x = 48,909.96 × 9,234.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,607.77x = 451,647,776.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,647,776.33/32,607.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,850.93

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