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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,855.09, 49,283.51 and 9,481.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,855.09, 49,283.51 and 9,481.50 is: 14,222.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,855.09 : 49,283.51 = 9,481.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,855.09/49,283.51 = 9,481.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,855.09x = 49,283.51 × 9,481.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,855.09x = 467,281,552.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,281,552.66/32,855.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,222.50

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