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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,233.97, 48,317.69 and 13,524.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,233.97, 48,317.69 and 13,524.87 is: 20,273.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,233.97 : 48,317.69 = 13,524.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,233.97/48,317.69 = 13,524.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,233.97x = 48,317.69 × 13,524.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,233.97x = 653,490,475.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,490,475.95/32,233.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,273.35

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