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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,248.03, 48,390.72 and 13,526.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,248.03, 48,390.72 and 13,526.40 is: 20,297.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,248.03 : 48,390.72 = 13,526.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,248.03/48,390.72 = 13,526.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,248.03x = 48,390.72 × 13,526.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,248.03x = 654,552,235.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,552,235.01/32,248.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,297.43

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