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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,676.40, 49,016.46 and 9,301

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,676.40, 49,016.46 and 9,301 is: 13,952.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,676.40 : 49,016.46 = 9,301 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,676.40/49,016.46 = 9,301/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,676.40x = 49,016.46 × 9,301
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,676.40x = 455,902,094.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,902,094.46/32,676.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,952.03

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