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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,012.55, 48,019.68 and 8,638.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,012.55, 48,019.68 and 8,638.92 is: 12,958.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,012.55 : 48,019.68 = 8,638.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,012.55/48,019.68 = 8,638.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,012.55x = 48,019.68 × 8,638.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,012.55x = 414,838,173.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,838,173.95/32,012.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,958.61

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