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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,855.41, 49,282.41 and 9,162.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,855.41, 49,282.41 and 9,162.32 is: 13,743.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,855.41 : 49,282.41 = 9,162.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,855.41/49,282.41 = 9,162.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,855.41x = 49,282.41 × 9,162.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,855.41x = 451,541,335.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,541,335.38/32,855.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,743.29

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