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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,049.04, 48,073.66 and 8,675.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,049.04, 48,073.66 and 8,675.48 is: 13,013.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,049.04 : 48,073.66 = 8,675.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,049.04/48,073.66 = 8,675.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,049.04x = 48,073.66 × 8,675.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,049.04x = 417,062,075.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,062,075.86/32,049.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,013.25

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