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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,961.21, 49,441.83 and 9,271.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,961.21, 49,441.83 and 9,271.28 is: 13,906.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,961.21 : 49,441.83 = 9,271.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,961.21/49,441.83 = 9,271.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,961.21x = 49,441.83 × 9,271.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,961.21x = 458,388,802.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,388,802.43/32,961.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,906.92

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