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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,011.80, 48,017.70 and 8,638.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,011.80, 48,017.70 and 8,638.20 is: 12,957.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,011.80 : 48,017.70 = 8,638.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,011.80/48,017.70 = 8,638.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,011.80x = 48,017.70 × 8,638.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,011.80x = 414,786,496.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,786,496.14/32,011.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,957.30

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