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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,023, 48,053.94 and 13,555

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,023, 48,053.94 and 13,555 is: 20,340.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,023 : 48,053.94 = 13,555 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,023/48,053.94 = 13,555/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,023x = 48,053.94 × 13,555
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,023x = 651,371,156.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,371,156.70/32,023
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,340.73

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