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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,247.87, 48,390.49 and 13,526.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,247.87, 48,390.49 and 13,526.24 is: 20,297.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,247.87 : 48,390.49 = 13,526.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,247.87/48,390.49 = 13,526.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,247.87x = 48,390.49 × 13,526.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,247.87x = 654,541,381.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,541,381.46/32,247.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,297.20

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