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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,670.55, 48,999.97 and 8,655.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,670.55, 48,999.97 and 8,655.02 is: 12,980.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,670.55 : 48,999.97 = 8,655.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,670.55/48,999.97 = 8,655.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,670.55x = 48,999.97 × 8,655.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,670.55x = 424,095,669.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,095,669.92/32,670.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,980.98

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