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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,063.15, 48,068.82 and 13,357.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,063.15, 48,068.82 and 13,357.28 is: 20,025.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,063.15 : 48,068.82 = 13,357.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,063.15/48,068.82 = 13,357.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,063.15x = 48,068.82 × 13,357.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,063.15x = 642,068,447.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,068,447.67/32,063.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,025.12

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