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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,050.28, 48,069.72 and 8,671.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,050.28, 48,069.72 and 8,671.25 is: 13,005.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,050.28 : 48,069.72 = 8,671.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,050.28/48,069.72 = 8,671.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,050.28x = 48,069.72 × 8,671.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,050.28x = 416,824,679.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,824,679.72/32,050.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,005.34

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