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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,251.91, 48,396.69 and 13,530.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,251.91, 48,396.69 and 13,530.38 is: 20,303.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,251.91 : 48,396.69 = 13,530.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,251.91/48,396.69 = 13,530.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,251.91x = 48,396.69 × 13,530.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,251.91x = 654,825,364.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,825,364.46/32,251.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,303.46

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