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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,005.70, 48,008.55 and 13,537.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,005.70, 48,008.55 and 13,537.70 is: 20,306.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,005.70 : 48,008.55 = 13,537.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,005.70/48,008.55 = 13,537.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,005.70x = 48,008.55 × 13,537.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,005.70x = 649,925,347.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,925,347.34/32,005.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,306.55

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