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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,316.09, 48,474.94 and 8,942.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,316.09, 48,474.94 and 8,942.73 is: 13,414.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,316.09 : 48,474.94 = 8,942.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,316.09/48,474.94 = 8,942.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,316.09x = 48,474.94 × 8,942.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,316.09x = 433,498,300.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,498,300.19/32,316.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,414.32

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