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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,006.91, 48,004.83 and 8,627.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,006.91, 48,004.83 and 8,627.88 is: 12,940.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,006.91 : 48,004.83 = 8,627.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,006.91/48,004.83 = 8,627.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,006.91x = 48,004.83 × 8,627.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,006.91x = 414,179,912.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,179,912.66/32,006.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,940.33

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