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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,167.68, 48,249.97 and 8,794.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,167.68, 48,249.97 and 8,794.17 is: 13,190.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,167.68 : 48,249.97 = 8,794.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,167.68/48,249.97 = 8,794.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,167.68x = 48,249.97 × 8,794.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,167.68x = 424,318,438.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,318,438.67/32,167.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,190.83

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