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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,649.54, 48,972.69 and 9,272.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,649.54, 48,972.69 and 9,272.94 is: 13,908.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,649.54 : 48,972.69 = 9,272.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,649.54/48,972.69 = 9,272.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,649.54x = 48,972.69 × 9,272.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,649.54x = 454,120,816.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,120,816.01/32,649.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,908.95

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