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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,991.14, 49,477.04 and 9,297.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,991.14, 49,477.04 and 9,297.12 is: 13,942.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,991.14 : 49,477.04 = 9,297.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,991.14/49,477.04 = 9,297.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,991.14x = 49,477.04 × 9,297.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,991.14x = 459,993,978.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,993,978.12/32,991.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,942.95

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