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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,247.78, 48,390.35 and 13,526.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,247.78, 48,390.35 and 13,526.15 is: 20,297.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,247.78 : 48,390.35 = 13,526.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,247.78/48,390.35 = 13,526.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,247.78x = 48,390.35 × 13,526.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,247.78x = 654,535,065.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,535,065.02/32,247.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,297.06

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