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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,246.87, 48,388.99 and 13,525.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,246.87, 48,388.99 and 13,525.24 is: 20,295.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,246.87 : 48,388.99 = 13,525.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,246.87/48,388.99 = 13,525.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,246.87x = 48,388.99 × 13,525.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,246.87x = 654,472,635.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,472,635.48/32,246.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,295.69

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