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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,027.96, 48,021.27 and 13,320.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,027.96, 48,021.27 and 13,320.92 is: 19,972.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,027.96 : 48,021.27 = 13,320.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,027.96/48,021.27 = 13,320.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,027.96x = 48,021.27 × 13,320.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,027.96x = 639,687,495.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,687,495.97/32,027.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,972.78

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