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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,009.60, 48,014.24 and 13,284.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,009.60, 48,014.24 and 13,284.80 is: 19,927.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,009.60 : 48,014.24 = 13,284.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,009.60/48,014.24 = 13,284.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,009.60x = 48,014.24 × 13,284.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,009.60x = 637,859,575.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,859,575.55/32,009.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,927.13

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