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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,350.57, 48,525.84 and 8,977

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,350.57, 48,525.84 and 8,977 is: 13,465.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,350.57 : 48,525.84 = 8,977 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,350.57/48,525.84 = 8,977/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,350.57x = 48,525.84 × 8,977
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,350.57x = 435,616,465.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,616,465.68/32,350.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,465.50

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