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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,294.55, 48,441.82 and 8,920.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,294.55, 48,441.82 and 8,920.99 is: 13,381.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,294.55 : 48,441.82 = 8,920.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,294.55/48,441.82 = 8,920.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,294.55x = 48,441.82 × 8,920.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,294.55x = 432,148,991.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,148,991.80/32,294.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,381.48

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