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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,966.31, 49,448.64 and 9,592.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,966.31, 49,448.64 and 9,592.95 is: 14,389.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,966.31 : 49,448.64 = 9,592.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,966.31/49,448.64 = 9,592.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,966.31x = 49,448.64 × 9,592.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,966.31x = 474,358,331.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,358,331.09/32,966.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,389.18

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