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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,251.62, 48,396.12 and 13,530

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,251.62, 48,396.12 and 13,530 is: 20,302.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,251.62 : 48,396.12 = 13,530 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,251.62/48,396.12 = 13,530/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,251.62x = 48,396.12 × 13,530
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,251.62x = 654,799,503.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,799,503.60/32,251.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,302.84

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