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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,657.26, 48,977.89 and 8,964.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,657.26, 48,977.89 and 8,964.96 is: 13,445.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,657.26 : 48,977.89 = 8,964.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,657.26/48,977.89 = 8,964.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,657.26x = 48,977.89 × 8,964.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,657.26x = 439,084,824.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,084,824.73/32,657.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,445.24

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