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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,275.53, 48,415.71 and 8,901.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,275.53, 48,415.71 and 8,901.75 is: 13,353.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,275.53 : 48,415.71 = 8,901.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,275.53/48,415.71 = 8,901.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,275.53x = 48,415.71 × 8,901.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,275.53x = 430,984,546.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,984,546.49/32,275.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,353.29

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