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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,991.03, 49,486.64 and 8,030.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,991.03, 49,486.64 and 8,030.97 is: 12,046.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,991.03 : 49,486.64 = 8,030.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,991.03/49,486.64 = 8,030.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,991.03x = 49,486.64 × 8,030.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,991.03x = 397,425,681.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,425,681.09/32,991.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,046.48

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