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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,228.07, 48,359.39 and 13,755.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,228.07, 48,359.39 and 13,755.75 is: 20,641.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,228.07 : 48,359.39 = 13,755.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,228.07/48,359.39 = 13,755.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,228.07x = 48,359.39 × 13,755.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,228.07x = 665,219,610.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,219,610.21/32,228.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,641.00

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