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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,726.63, 49,091.02 and 9,035.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,726.63, 49,091.02 and 9,035.96 is: 13,554.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,726.63 : 49,091.02 = 9,035.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,726.63/49,091.02 = 9,035.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,726.63x = 49,091.02 × 9,035.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,726.63x = 443,584,202.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,584,202.44/32,726.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,554.23

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