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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,671.08, 49,007.34 and 9,298.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,671.08, 49,007.34 and 9,298.26 is: 13,947.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,671.08 : 49,007.34 = 9,298.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,671.08/49,007.34 = 9,298.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,671.08x = 49,007.34 × 9,298.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,671.08x = 455,682,989.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,682,989.23/32,671.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,947.59

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