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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,022.91, 48,013.80 and 13,315.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,022.91, 48,013.80 and 13,315.96 is: 19,965.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,022.91 : 48,013.80 = 13,315.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,022.91/48,013.80 = 13,315.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,022.91x = 48,013.80 × 13,315.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,022.91x = 639,349,840.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,349,840.25/32,022.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,965.39

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