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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,676.68, 49,008.36 and 9,296.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,676.68, 49,008.36 and 9,296.84 is: 13,943.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,676.68 : 49,008.36 = 9,296.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,676.68/49,008.36 = 9,296.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,676.68x = 49,008.36 × 9,296.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,676.68x = 455,622,881.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,622,881.58/32,676.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,943.37

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