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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,758, 49,137.06 and 8,134

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,758, 49,137.06 and 8,134 is: 12,201.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,758 : 49,137.06 = 8,134 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,758/49,137.06 = 8,134/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,758x = 49,137.06 × 8,134
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,758x = 399,680,846.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,680,846.04/32,758
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,201.01

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