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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,755.98, 49,134.93 and 9,063.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,755.98, 49,134.93 and 9,063.72 is: 13,595.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,755.98 : 49,134.93 = 9,063.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,755.98/49,134.93 = 9,063.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,755.98x = 49,134.93 × 9,063.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,755.98x = 445,345,270.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,345,270.40/32,755.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,595.85

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