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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,611.14, 48,924.81 and 9,237.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,611.14, 48,924.81 and 9,237.78 is: 13,858.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,611.14 : 48,924.81 = 9,237.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,611.14/48,924.81 = 9,237.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,611.14x = 48,924.81 × 9,237.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,611.14x = 451,956,631.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,956,631.32/32,611.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,858.96

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