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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,975.17, 49,465.80 and 9,283.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,975.17, 49,465.80 and 9,283.08 is: 13,925.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,975.17 : 49,465.80 = 9,283.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,975.17/49,465.80 = 9,283.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,975.17x = 49,465.80 × 9,283.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,975.17x = 459,194,978.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,194,978.66/32,975.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,925.48

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