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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,347.63, 48,521.46 and 8,974.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,347.63, 48,521.46 and 8,974.09 is: 13,461.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,347.63 : 48,521.46 = 8,974.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,347.63/48,521.46 = 8,974.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,347.63x = 48,521.46 × 8,974.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,347.63x = 435,435,706.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,435,706.36/32,347.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,461.13

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