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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,660.86, 48,999.52 and 9,287.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,660.86, 48,999.52 and 9,287.30 is: 13,933.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,660.86 : 48,999.52 = 9,287.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,660.86/48,999.52 = 9,287.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,660.86x = 48,999.52 × 9,287.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,660.86x = 455,073,242.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,073,242.10/32,660.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,933.29

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