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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,957.58, 49,444.98 and 9,265.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,957.58, 49,444.98 and 9,265.24 is: 13,900.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,957.58 : 49,444.98 = 9,265.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,957.58/49,444.98 = 9,265.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,957.58x = 49,444.98 × 9,265.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,957.58x = 458,119,407.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,119,407.55/32,957.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,900.27

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