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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,008.74, 48,014.94 and 8,637

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,008.74, 48,014.94 and 8,637 is: 12,955.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,008.74 : 48,014.94 = 8,637 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,008.74/48,014.94 = 8,637/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,008.74x = 48,014.94 × 8,637
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,008.74x = 414,705,036.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,705,036.78/32,008.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,955.99

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