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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,709.36, 49,063.02 and 9,335.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,709.36, 49,063.02 and 9,335.79 is: 14,003.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,709.36 : 49,063.02 = 9,335.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,709.36/49,063.02 = 9,335.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,709.36x = 49,063.02 × 9,335.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,709.36x = 458,042,051.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,042,051.49/32,709.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,003.39

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