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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,248.06, 48,390.77 and 13,526.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,248.06, 48,390.77 and 13,526.43 is: 20,297.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,248.06 : 48,390.77 = 13,526.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,248.06/48,390.77 = 13,526.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,248.06x = 48,390.77 × 13,526.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,248.06x = 654,554,215.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,554,215.40/32,248.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,297.48

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