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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,995.61, 49,493.36 and 9,303.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,995.61, 49,493.36 and 9,303.11 is: 13,954.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,995.61 : 49,493.36 = 9,303.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,995.61/49,493.36 = 9,303.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,995.61x = 49,493.36 × 9,303.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,995.61x = 460,441,878.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,441,878.37/32,995.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,954.64

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