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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,167.76, 48,251.66 and 8,792.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,167.76, 48,251.66 and 8,792.44 is: 13,188.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,167.76 : 48,251.66 = 8,792.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,167.76/48,251.66 = 8,792.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,167.76x = 48,251.66 × 8,792.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,167.76x = 424,249,825.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,249,825.45/32,167.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,188.67

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