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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,653.83, 48,979.74 and 9,280.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,653.83, 48,979.74 and 9,280.27 is: 13,920.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,653.83 : 48,979.74 = 9,280.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,653.83/48,979.74 = 9,280.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,653.83x = 48,979.74 × 9,280.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,653.83x = 454,545,255.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,545,255.55/32,653.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,920.12

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