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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,061.66, 48,092.50 and 8,688.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,061.66, 48,092.50 and 8,688.09 is: 13,032.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,061.66 : 48,092.50 = 8,688.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,061.66/48,092.50 = 8,688.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,061.66x = 48,092.50 × 8,688.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,061.66x = 417,832,159.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,832,159.53/32,061.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,032.15

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