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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,660.72, 48,999.28 and 9,287.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,660.72, 48,999.28 and 9,287.16 is: 13,933.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,660.72 : 48,999.28 = 9,287.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,660.72/48,999.28 = 9,287.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,660.72x = 48,999.28 × 9,287.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,660.72x = 455,063,963.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,063,963.69/32,660.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,933.07

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