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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,243.94, 48,308.70 and 13,482.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,243.94, 48,308.70 and 13,482.63 is: 20,200.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,243.94 : 48,308.70 = 13,482.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,243.94/48,308.70 = 13,482.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,243.94x = 48,308.70 × 13,482.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,243.94x = 651,328,327.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,328,327.88/32,243.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,200.02

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