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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,050.73, 48,093.31 and 13,343.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,050.73, 48,093.31 and 13,343.68 is: 20,022.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,050.73 : 48,093.31 = 13,343.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,050.73/48,093.31 = 13,343.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,050.73x = 48,093.31 × 13,343.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,050.73x = 641,741,815.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,741,815.58/32,050.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,022.69

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