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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,991.76, 49,483.68 and 9,301.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,991.76, 49,483.68 and 9,301.09 is: 13,950.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,991.76 : 49,483.68 = 9,301.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,991.76/49,483.68 = 9,301.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,991.76x = 49,483.68 × 9,301.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,991.76x = 460,252,161.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,252,161.21/32,991.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,950.52

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