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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,247.22, 48,389.51 and 13,525.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,247.22, 48,389.51 and 13,525.59 is: 20,296.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,247.22 : 48,389.51 = 13,525.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,247.22/48,389.51 = 13,525.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,247.22x = 48,389.51 × 13,525.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,247.22x = 654,496,362.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,496,362.99/32,247.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,296.21

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