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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,023.59, 48,029.94 and 8,644.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,023.59, 48,029.94 and 8,644.56 is: 12,965.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,023.59 : 48,029.94 = 8,644.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,023.59/48,029.94 = 8,644.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,023.59x = 48,029.94 × 8,644.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,023.59x = 415,197,698.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,197,698.13/32,023.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,965.37

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