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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,325.87, 48,489.61 and 8,952.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,325.87, 48,489.61 and 8,952.51 is: 13,428.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,325.87 : 48,489.61 = 8,952.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,325.87/48,489.61 = 8,952.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,325.87x = 48,489.61 × 8,952.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,325.87x = 434,103,475.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,103,475.97/32,325.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,428.98

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