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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,246.65, 48,388.66 and 13,525.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,246.65, 48,388.66 and 13,525.02 is: 20,295.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,246.65 : 48,388.66 = 13,525.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,246.65/48,388.66 = 13,525.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,246.65x = 48,388.66 × 13,525.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,246.65x = 654,457,560.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,457,560.46/32,246.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,295.37

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