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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,619.64, 48,929.91 and 9,246.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,619.64, 48,929.91 and 9,246.07 is: 13,869.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,619.64 : 48,929.91 = 9,246.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,619.64/48,929.91 = 9,246.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,619.64x = 48,929.91 × 9,246.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,619.64x = 452,409,372.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,409,372.95/32,619.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,869.23

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