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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,284.62, 48,429.72 and 8,911.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,284.62, 48,429.72 and 8,911.06 is: 13,367.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,284.62 : 48,429.72 = 8,911.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,284.62/48,429.72 = 8,911.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,284.62x = 48,429.72 × 8,911.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,284.62x = 431,560,140.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,560,140.70/32,284.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,367.36

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