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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,059.12, 48,088.70 and 13,338.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,059.12, 48,088.70 and 13,338.80 is: 20,008.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,059.12 : 48,088.70 = 13,338.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,059.12/48,088.70 = 13,338.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,059.12x = 48,088.70 × 13,338.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,059.12x = 641,445,551.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,445,551.56/32,059.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,008.21

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