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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,079.63, 48,127.65 and 13,353.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,079.63, 48,127.65 and 13,353.44 is: 20,033.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,079.63 : 48,127.65 = 13,353.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,079.63/48,127.65 = 13,353.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,079.63x = 48,127.65 × 13,353.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,079.63x = 642,669,619.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,669,619.85/32,079.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,033.57

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