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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,049.59, 48,074.42 and 8,357.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,049.59, 48,074.42 and 8,357.11 is: 12,535.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,049.59 : 48,074.42 = 8,357.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,049.59/48,074.42 = 8,357.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,049.59x = 48,074.42 × 8,357.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,049.59x = 401,763,294.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,763,294.53/32,049.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,535.68

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