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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,006.09, 47,988.60 and 13,299.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,006.09, 47,988.60 and 13,299.05 is: 19,940.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,006.09 : 47,988.60 = 13,299.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,006.09/47,988.60 = 13,299.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,006.09x = 47,988.60 × 13,299.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,006.09x = 638,202,790.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,202,790.83/32,006.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,940.04

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