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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,672.11, 49,008.18 and 9,298.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,672.11, 49,008.18 and 9,298.54 is: 13,947.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,672.11 : 49,008.18 = 9,298.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,672.11/49,008.18 = 9,298.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,672.11x = 49,008.18 × 9,298.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,672.11x = 455,704,522.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,704,522.06/32,672.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,947.81

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