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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,622.89, 48,934.33 and 9,246.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,622.89, 48,934.33 and 9,246.29 is: 13,869.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,622.89 : 48,934.33 = 9,246.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,622.89/48,934.33 = 9,246.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,622.89x = 48,934.33 × 9,246.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,622.89x = 452,460,738.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,460,738.35/32,622.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,869.43

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