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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,615.37, 48,923.24 and 9,241.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,615.37, 48,923.24 and 9,241.83 is: 13,862.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,615.37 : 48,923.24 = 9,241.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,615.37/48,923.24 = 9,241.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,615.37x = 48,923.24 × 9,241.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,615.37x = 452,140,220.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,140,220.92/32,615.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,862.80

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