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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,974.17, 49,464.30 and 9,282.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,974.17, 49,464.30 and 9,282.08 is: 13,923.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,974.17 : 49,464.30 = 9,282.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,974.17/49,464.30 = 9,282.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,974.17x = 49,464.30 × 9,282.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,974.17x = 459,131,342.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,131,342.42/32,974.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,923.97

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