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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,247.48, 48,321.90 and 13,517.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,247.48, 48,321.90 and 13,517.30 is: 20,255.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,247.48 : 48,321.90 = 13,517.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,247.48/48,321.90 = 13,517.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,247.48x = 48,321.90 × 13,517.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,247.48x = 653,181,739.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,181,739.67/32,247.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,255.28

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