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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,014.32, 48,008.64 and 13,281.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,014.32, 48,008.64 and 13,281.60 is: 19,917.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,014.32 : 48,008.64 = 13,281.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,014.32/48,008.64 = 13,281.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,014.32x = 48,008.64 × 13,281.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,014.32x = 637,631,553.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,631,553.02/32,014.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,917.07

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