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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,010.39, 48,028.02 and 13,285.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,010.39, 48,028.02 and 13,285.74 is: 19,933.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,010.39 : 48,028.02 = 13,285.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,010.39/48,028.02 = 13,285.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,010.39x = 48,028.02 × 13,285.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,010.39x = 638,087,786.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,087,786.43/32,010.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,933.77

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