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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,611.08, 48,916.98 and 9,237.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,611.08, 48,916.98 and 9,237.72 is: 13,856.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,611.08 : 48,916.98 = 9,237.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,611.08/48,916.98 = 9,237.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,611.08x = 48,916.98 × 9,237.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,611.08x = 451,881,364.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,881,364.49/32,611.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,856.68

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