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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,049.48, 48,091.44 and 13,342.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,049.48, 48,091.44 and 13,342.43 is: 20,020.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,049.48 : 48,091.44 = 13,342.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,049.48/48,091.44 = 13,342.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,049.48x = 48,091.44 × 13,342.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,049.48x = 641,656,758.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,656,758.67/32,049.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,020.81

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