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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,665.89, 49,006.95 and 9,292.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,665.89, 49,006.95 and 9,292.14 is: 13,940.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,665.89 : 49,006.95 = 9,292.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,665.89/49,006.95 = 9,292.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,665.89x = 49,006.95 × 9,292.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,665.89x = 455,379,440.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,379,440.37/32,665.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,940.52

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