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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,627.93, 48,931.36 and 9,248.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,627.93, 48,931.36 and 9,248.09 is: 13,869.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,627.93 : 48,931.36 = 9,248.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,627.93/48,931.36 = 9,248.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,627.93x = 48,931.36 × 9,248.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,627.93x = 452,521,621.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,521,621.10/32,627.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,869.15

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