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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,281.61, 48,425.21 and 8,908.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,281.61, 48,425.21 and 8,908.05 is: 13,362.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,281.61 : 48,425.21 = 8,908.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,281.61/48,425.21 = 8,908.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,281.61x = 48,425.21 × 8,908.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,281.61x = 431,374,147.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,374,147.40/32,281.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,362.85

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