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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,273.76, 48,404.88 and 8,581.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,273.76, 48,404.88 and 8,581.44 is: 12,870.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,273.76 : 48,404.88 = 8,581.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,273.76/48,404.88 = 8,581.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,273.76x = 48,404.88 × 8,581.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,273.76x = 415,383,573.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,383,573.43/32,273.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,870.63

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