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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,007.69, 48,004.20 and 8,635.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,007.69, 48,004.20 and 8,635.95 is: 12,951.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,007.69 : 48,004.20 = 8,635.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,007.69/48,004.20 = 8,635.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,007.69x = 48,004.20 × 8,635.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,007.69x = 414,561,870.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,561,870.99/32,007.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,951.95

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