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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,617.14, 48,926.18 and 9,243.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,617.14, 48,926.18 and 9,243.59 is: 13,865.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,617.14 : 48,926.18 = 9,243.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,617.14/48,926.18 = 9,243.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,617.14x = 48,926.18 × 9,243.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,617.14x = 452,253,257.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,253,257.34/32,617.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,865.51

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