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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,664.14, 48,996.78 and 9,291.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,664.14, 48,996.78 and 9,291.20 is: 13,936.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,664.14 : 48,996.78 = 9,291.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,664.14/48,996.78 = 9,291.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,664.14x = 48,996.78 × 9,291.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,664.14x = 455,238,882.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,238,882.34/32,664.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,936.96

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