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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,975.46, 49,462.50 and 8,015.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,975.46, 49,462.50 and 8,015.64 is: 12,023.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,975.46 : 49,462.50 = 8,015.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,975.46/49,462.50 = 8,015.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,975.46x = 49,462.50 × 8,015.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,975.46x = 396,473,593.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,473,593.50/32,975.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,023.29

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