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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,281.62, 48,421.11 and 8,907.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,281.62, 48,421.11 and 8,907.46 is: 13,360.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,281.62 : 48,421.11 = 8,907.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,281.62/48,421.11 = 8,907.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,281.62x = 48,421.11 × 8,907.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,281.62x = 431,309,100.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,309,100.48/32,281.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,360.83

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