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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,855.44, 49,285.86 and 9,482.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,855.44, 49,285.86 and 9,482.08 is: 14,223.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,855.44 : 49,285.86 = 9,482.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,855.44/49,285.86 = 9,482.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,855.44x = 49,285.86 × 9,482.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,855.44x = 467,332,467.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,332,467.39/32,855.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,223.90

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