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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,348.63, 48,522.96 and 8,975.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,348.63, 48,522.96 and 8,975.09 is: 13,462.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,348.63 : 48,522.96 = 8,975.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,348.63/48,522.96 = 8,975.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,348.63x = 48,522.96 × 8,975.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,348.63x = 435,497,933.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,497,933.07/32,348.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,462.64

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