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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,652.72, 48,978.05 and 9,279.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,652.72, 48,978.05 and 9,279.14 is: 13,918.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,652.72 : 48,978.05 = 9,279.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,652.72/48,978.05 = 9,279.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,652.72x = 48,978.05 × 9,279.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,652.72x = 454,473,891.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,473,891.59/32,652.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,918.41

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