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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,977.91, 49,470.17 and 9,285.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,977.91, 49,470.17 and 9,285.41 is: 13,929.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,977.91 : 49,470.17 = 9,285.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,977.91/49,470.17 = 9,285.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,977.91x = 49,470.17 × 9,285.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,977.91x = 459,350,775.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,350,775.45/32,977.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,929.04

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