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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,649.51, 48,974.27 and 9,272.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,649.51, 48,974.27 and 9,272.91 is: 13,909.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,649.51 : 48,974.27 = 9,272.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,649.51/48,974.27 = 9,272.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,649.51x = 48,974.27 × 9,272.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,649.51x = 454,133,951.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,133,951.66/32,649.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,909.37

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