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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,615.33, 48,922.99 and 9,241.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,615.33, 48,922.99 and 9,241.97 is: 13,862.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,615.33 : 48,922.99 = 9,241.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,615.33/48,922.99 = 9,241.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,615.33x = 48,922.99 × 9,241.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,615.33x = 452,144,538.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,144,538.17/32,615.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,862.95

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