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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,043.62, 48,068.94 and 13,325.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,043.62, 48,068.94 and 13,325.87 is: 19,990.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,043.62 : 48,068.94 = 13,325.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,043.62/48,068.94 = 13,325.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,043.62x = 48,068.94 × 13,325.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,043.62x = 640,560,615.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,560,615.62/32,043.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,990.27

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