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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,022.54, 48,033.72 and 8,648.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,022.54, 48,033.72 and 8,648.94 is: 12,973.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,022.54 : 48,033.72 = 8,648.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,022.54/48,033.72 = 8,648.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,022.54x = 48,033.72 × 8,648.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,022.54x = 415,440,762.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,440,762.26/32,022.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,973.39

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