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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,960.46, 49,440.70 and 9,270.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,960.46, 49,440.70 and 9,270.53 is: 13,905.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,960.46 : 49,440.70 = 9,270.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,960.46/49,440.70 = 9,270.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,960.46x = 49,440.70 × 9,270.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,960.46x = 458,341,329.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,341,329.38/32,960.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,905.79

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