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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,003.12, 48,014.94 and 13,292.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,003.12, 48,014.94 and 13,292.12 is: 19,942.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,003.12 : 48,014.94 = 13,292.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,003.12/48,014.94 = 13,292.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,003.12x = 48,014.94 × 13,292.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,003.12x = 638,220,514.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,220,514.16/32,003.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,942.45

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