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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,002.53, 47,983.20 and 13,295.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,002.53, 47,983.20 and 13,295.46 is: 19,934.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,002.53 : 47,983.20 = 13,295.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,002.53/47,983.20 = 13,295.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,002.53x = 47,983.20 × 13,295.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,002.53x = 637,958,716.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,958,716.27/32,002.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,934.63

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