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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,968.46, 49,451.99 and 8,008.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,968.46, 49,451.99 and 8,008.62 is: 12,012.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,968.46 : 49,451.99 = 8,008.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,968.46/49,451.99 = 8,008.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,968.46x = 49,451.99 × 8,008.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,968.46x = 396,042,156.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,042,156.11/32,968.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,012.76

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