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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,023.76, 48,045.96 and 13,312.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,023.76, 48,045.96 and 13,312.88 is: 19,973.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,023.76 : 48,045.96 = 13,312.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,023.76/48,045.96 = 13,312.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,023.76x = 48,045.96 × 13,312.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,023.76x = 639,630,099.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,630,099.96/32,023.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,973.61

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