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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,727.63, 49,092.51 and 9,036.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,727.63, 49,092.51 and 9,036.96 is: 13,555.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,727.63 : 49,092.51 = 9,036.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,727.63/49,092.51 = 9,036.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,727.63x = 49,092.51 × 9,036.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,727.63x = 443,647,049.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,647,049.17/32,727.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,555.73

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