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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,635.98, 48,953.88 and 9,262.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,635.98, 48,953.88 and 9,262.44 is: 13,893.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,635.98 : 48,953.88 = 9,262.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,635.98/48,953.88 = 9,262.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,635.98x = 48,953.88 × 9,262.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,635.98x = 453,432,376.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,432,376.27/32,635.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,893.63

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