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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,621.62, 48,932.34 and 9,248.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,621.62, 48,932.34 and 9,248.26 is: 13,872.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,621.62 : 48,932.34 = 9,248.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,621.62/48,932.34 = 9,248.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,621.62x = 48,932.34 × 9,248.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,621.62x = 452,539,002.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,539,002.73/32,621.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,872.36

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