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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,621.95, 48,932.93 and 9,248.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,621.95, 48,932.93 and 9,248.59 is: 13,872.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,621.95 : 48,932.93 = 9,248.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,621.95/48,932.93 = 9,248.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,621.95x = 48,932.93 × 9,248.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,621.95x = 452,560,607.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,560,607.07/32,621.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,872.89

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