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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,669.48, 48,995.16 and 8,971.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,669.48, 48,995.16 and 8,971.34 is: 13,454.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,669.48 : 48,995.16 = 8,971.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,669.48/48,995.16 = 8,971.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,669.48x = 48,995.16 × 8,971.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,669.48x = 439,552,238.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,552,238.71/32,669.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,454.52

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