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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,368.62, 48,555.56 and 8,995.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,368.62, 48,555.56 and 8,995.06 is: 13,493.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,368.62 : 48,555.56 = 8,995.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,368.62/48,555.56 = 8,995.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,368.62x = 48,555.56 × 8,995.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,368.62x = 436,760,175.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,760,175.53/32,368.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,493.32

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