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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,964.80, 49,562.40 and 32,273.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,964.80, 49,562.40 and 32,273.60 is: 48,523.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,964.80 : 49,562.40 = 32,273.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,964.80/49,562.40 = 32,273.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,964.80x = 49,562.40 × 32,273.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,964.80x = 1,599,557,072.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,557,072.64/32,964.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,523.18

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