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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,656.68, 48,977.58 and 9,277.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,656.68, 48,977.58 and 9,277.32 is: 13,913.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,656.68 : 48,977.58 = 9,277.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,656.68/48,977.58 = 9,277.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,656.68x = 48,977.58 × 9,277.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,656.68x = 454,380,682.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,380,682.49/32,656.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,913.87

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