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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,674.12, 49,011.82 and 9,301.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,674.12, 49,011.82 and 9,301.24 is: 13,952.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,674.12 : 49,011.82 = 9,301.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,674.12/49,011.82 = 9,301.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,674.12x = 49,011.82 × 9,301.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,674.12x = 455,870,700.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,870,700.66/32,674.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,952.04

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