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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,371.73, 48,557.70 and 8,998.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,371.73, 48,557.70 and 8,998.14 is: 13,497.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,371.73 : 48,557.70 = 8,998.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,371.73/48,557.70 = 8,998.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,371.73x = 48,557.70 × 8,998.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,371.73x = 436,928,982.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,928,982.68/32,371.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,497.24

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