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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,659.36, 48,997.27 and 9,285.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,659.36, 48,997.27 and 9,285.80 is: 13,931.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,659.36 : 48,997.27 = 9,285.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,659.36/48,997.27 = 9,285.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,659.36x = 48,997.27 × 9,285.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,659.36x = 454,978,765.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,978,765.30/32,659.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,931.04

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