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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,622.64, 48,933.92 and 9,249.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,622.64, 48,933.92 and 9,249.08 is: 13,873.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,622.64 : 48,933.92 = 9,249.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,622.64/48,933.92 = 9,249.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,622.64x = 48,933.92 × 9,249.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,622.64x = 452,593,519.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,593,519.25/32,622.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,873.60

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