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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,655.33, 48,982.93 and 8,962.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,655.33, 48,982.93 and 8,962.97 is: 13,444.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,655.33 : 48,982.93 = 8,962.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,655.33/48,982.93 = 8,962.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,655.33x = 48,982.93 × 8,962.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,655.33x = 439,032,264.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,032,264.78/32,655.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,444.43

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