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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,901.30, 49,348.89 and 9,210.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,901.30, 49,348.89 and 9,210.99 is: 13,815.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,901.30 : 49,348.89 = 9,210.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,901.30/49,348.89 = 9,210.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,901.30x = 49,348.89 × 9,210.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,901.30x = 454,552,132.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,552,132.30/32,901.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,815.63

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