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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,010.03, 48,009.56 and 8,631

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,010.03, 48,009.56 and 8,631 is: 12,945.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,010.03 : 48,009.56 = 8,631 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,010.03/48,009.56 = 8,631/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,010.03x = 48,009.56 × 8,631
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,010.03x = 414,370,469.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,370,469.21/32,010.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,945.02

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