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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,668.61, 49,002.93 and 9,295.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,668.61, 49,002.93 and 9,295.04 is: 13,942.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,668.61 : 49,002.93 = 9,295.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,668.61/49,002.93 = 9,295.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,668.61x = 49,002.93 × 9,295.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,668.61x = 455,484,316.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,484,316.97/32,668.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,942.57

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