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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,091.45, 48,145.40 and 13,365.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,091.45, 48,145.40 and 13,365.26 is: 20,051.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,091.45 : 48,145.40 = 13,365.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,091.45/48,145.40 = 13,365.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,091.45x = 48,145.40 × 13,365.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,091.45x = 643,475,788.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,475,788.80/32,091.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,051.32

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