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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,241.39, 48,360.96 and 13,265.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,241.39, 48,360.96 and 13,265.34 is: 19,897.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,241.39 : 48,360.96 = 13,265.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,241.39/48,360.96 = 13,265.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,241.39x = 48,360.96 × 13,265.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,241.39x = 641,524,577.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,524,577.13/32,241.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,897.55

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