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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,111.97, 48,181.80 and 13,395.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,111.97, 48,181.80 and 13,395.69 is: 20,099.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,111.97 : 48,181.80 = 13,395.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,111.97/48,181.80 = 13,395.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,111.97x = 48,181.80 × 13,395.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,111.97x = 645,428,389.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,428,389.46/32,111.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,099.31

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