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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,622.95, 48,934.43 and 9,249.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,622.95, 48,934.43 and 9,249.59 is: 13,874.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,622.95 : 48,934.43 = 9,249.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,622.95/48,934.43 = 9,249.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,622.95x = 48,934.43 × 9,249.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,622.95x = 452,623,414.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,623,414.38/32,622.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,874.39

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