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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,023.69, 48,035.53 and 8,650.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,023.69, 48,035.53 and 8,650.13 is: 12,975.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,023.69 : 48,035.53 = 8,650.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,023.69/48,035.53 = 8,650.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,023.69x = 48,035.53 × 8,650.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,023.69x = 415,513,349.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,513,349.75/32,023.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,975.19

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