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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,332.73, 48,502.47 and 8,959.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,332.73, 48,502.47 and 8,959.19 is: 13,439.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,332.73 : 48,502.47 = 8,959.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,332.73/48,502.47 = 8,959.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,332.73x = 48,502.47 × 8,959.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,332.73x = 434,542,844.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,542,844.20/32,332.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,439.72

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