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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,639.76, 48,959.28 and 9,266.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,639.76, 48,959.28 and 9,266.40 is: 13,899.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,639.76 : 48,959.28 = 9,266.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,639.76/48,959.28 = 9,266.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,639.76x = 48,959.28 × 9,266.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,639.76x = 453,676,272.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,676,272.19/32,639.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,899.50

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