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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,858.55, 49,282.41 and 9,167.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,858.55, 49,282.41 and 9,167.73 is: 13,750.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,858.55 : 49,282.41 = 9,167.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,858.55/49,282.41 = 9,167.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,858.55x = 49,282.41 × 9,167.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,858.55x = 451,807,828.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,807,828.63/32,858.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,750.08

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