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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,063.65, 48,099.29 and 13,356.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,063.65, 48,099.29 and 13,356.36 is: 20,036.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,063.65 : 48,099.29 = 13,356.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,063.65/48,099.29 = 13,356.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,063.65x = 48,099.29 × 13,356.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,063.65x = 642,431,366.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,431,366.20/32,063.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,036.13

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