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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,726.67, 49,092.85 and 9,034.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,726.67, 49,092.85 and 9,034.23 is: 13,552.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,726.67 : 49,092.85 = 9,034.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,726.67/49,092.85 = 9,034.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,726.67x = 49,092.85 × 9,034.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,726.67x = 443,516,175.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,516,175.82/32,726.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,552.13

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