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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,023.43, 48,036.89 and 13,305.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,023.43, 48,036.89 and 13,305.36 is: 19,958.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,023.43 : 48,036.89 = 13,305.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,023.43/48,036.89 = 13,305.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,023.43x = 48,036.89 × 13,305.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,023.43x = 639,147,874.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,147,874.55/32,023.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,958.76

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