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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,209.84, 48,312.40 and 8,834.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,209.84, 48,312.40 and 8,834.44 is: 13,251.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,209.84 : 48,312.40 = 8,834.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,209.84/48,312.40 = 8,834.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,209.84x = 48,312.40 × 8,834.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,209.84x = 426,812,999.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,812,999.06/32,209.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,251.01

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