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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,248.23, 48,323.03 and 13,518.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,248.23, 48,323.03 and 13,518.05 is: 20,256.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,248.23 : 48,323.03 = 13,518.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,248.23/48,323.03 = 13,518.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,248.23x = 48,323.03 × 13,518.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,248.23x = 653,233,188.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,233,188.91/32,248.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,256.40

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