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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,670.68, 48,999.36 and 9,290.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,670.68, 48,999.36 and 9,290.84 is: 13,934.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,670.68 : 48,999.36 = 9,290.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,670.68/48,999.36 = 9,290.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,670.68x = 48,999.36 × 9,290.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,670.68x = 455,245,213.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,245,213.86/32,670.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,934.37

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