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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,610.69, 48,924.27 and 9,237.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,610.69, 48,924.27 and 9,237.33 is: 13,858.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,610.69 : 48,924.27 = 9,237.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,610.69/48,924.27 = 9,237.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,610.69x = 48,924.27 × 9,237.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,610.69x = 451,929,627.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,929,627.00/32,610.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,858.33

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