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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,055.05, 48,099.78 and 13,348.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,055.05, 48,099.78 and 13,348.01 is: 20,029.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,055.05 : 48,099.78 = 13,348.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,055.05/48,099.78 = 13,348.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,055.05x = 48,099.78 × 13,348.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,055.05x = 642,036,103.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,036,103.94/32,055.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,029.17

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