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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,751, 49,126.58 and 8,127

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,751, 49,126.58 and 8,127 is: 12,190.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,751 : 49,126.58 = 8,127 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,751/49,126.58 = 8,127/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,751x = 49,126.58 × 8,127
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,751x = 399,251,715.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,251,715.66/32,751
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,190.52

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