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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,628.93, 48,932.86 and 9,249.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,628.93, 48,932.86 and 9,249.09 is: 13,870.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,628.93 : 48,932.86 = 9,249.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,628.93/48,932.86 = 9,249.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,628.93x = 48,932.86 × 9,249.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,628.93x = 452,584,426.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,584,426.10/32,628.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,870.65

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