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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,755.59, 49,133.39 and 8,131.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,755.59, 49,133.39 and 8,131.59 is: 12,197.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,755.59 : 49,133.39 = 8,131.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,755.59/49,133.39 = 8,131.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,755.59x = 49,133.39 × 8,131.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,755.59x = 399,532,582.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,532,582.79/32,755.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,197.39

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