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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,694.63, 49,042.39 and 9,321.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,694.63, 49,042.39 and 9,321.06 is: 13,981.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,694.63 : 49,042.39 = 9,321.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,694.63/49,042.39 = 9,321.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,694.63x = 49,042.39 × 9,321.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,694.63x = 457,127,059.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,127,059.73/32,694.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,981.72

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