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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,002.94, 47,983.86 and 13,295.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,002.94, 47,983.86 and 13,295.90 is: 19,935.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,002.94 : 47,983.86 = 13,295.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,002.94/47,983.86 = 13,295.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,002.94x = 47,983.86 × 13,295.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,002.94x = 637,988,364.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,988,364.25/32,002.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,935.31

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