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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,004.16, 48,009.44 and 13,280.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,004.16, 48,009.44 and 13,280.32 is: 19,921.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,004.16 : 48,009.44 = 13,280.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,004.16/48,009.44 = 13,280.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,004.16x = 48,009.44 × 13,280.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,004.16x = 637,580,726.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,580,726.22/32,004.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,921.81

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