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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,617.62, 48,926.34 and 9,244.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,617.62, 48,926.34 and 9,244.26 is: 13,866.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,617.62 : 48,926.34 = 9,244.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,617.62/48,926.34 = 9,244.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,617.62x = 48,926.34 × 9,244.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,617.62x = 452,287,807.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,287,807.81/32,617.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,866.36

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