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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,246.53, 48,388.47 and 13,524.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,246.53, 48,388.47 and 13,524.90 is: 20,295.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,246.53 : 48,388.47 = 13,524.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,246.53/48,388.47 = 13,524.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,246.53x = 48,388.47 × 13,524.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,246.53x = 654,449,217.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,449,217.90/32,246.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,295.18

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