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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,646.70, 48,969.04 and 9,273.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,646.70, 48,969.04 and 9,273.14 is: 13,909.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,646.70 : 48,969.04 = 9,273.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,646.70/48,969.04 = 9,273.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,646.70x = 48,969.04 × 9,273.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,646.70x = 454,096,763.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,096,763.59/32,646.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,909.42

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