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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,654.88, 48,975.84 and 9,283.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,654.88, 48,975.84 and 9,283.68 is: 13,923.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,654.88 : 48,975.84 = 9,283.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,654.88/48,975.84 = 9,283.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,654.88x = 48,975.84 × 9,283.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,654.88x = 454,676,026.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,676,026.29/32,654.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,923.68

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