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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,148.61, 48,222.42 and 8,774.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,148.61, 48,222.42 and 8,774.98 is: 13,162.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,148.61 : 48,222.42 = 8,774.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,148.61/48,222.42 = 8,774.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,148.61x = 48,222.42 × 8,774.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,148.61x = 423,150,771.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,150,771.05/32,148.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,162.33

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