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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,212.52, 48,316.62 and 8,837

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,212.52, 48,316.62 and 8,837 is: 13,254.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,212.52 : 48,316.62 = 8,837 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,212.52/48,316.62 = 8,837/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,212.52x = 48,316.62 × 8,837
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,212.52x = 426,973,970.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,973,970.94/32,212.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,254.91

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