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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,247.52, 48,389.98 and 13,525.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,247.52, 48,389.98 and 13,525.90 is: 20,296.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,247.52 : 48,389.98 = 13,525.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,247.52/48,389.98 = 13,525.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,247.52x = 48,389.98 × 13,525.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,247.52x = 654,518,030.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,518,030.48/32,247.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,296.69

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