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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,262.48, 48,358.84 and 13,552.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,262.48, 48,358.84 and 13,552.64 is: 20,314.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,262.48 : 48,358.84 = 13,552.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,262.48/48,358.84 = 13,552.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,262.48x = 48,358.84 × 13,552.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,262.48x = 655,389,949.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,389,949.34/32,262.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,314.31

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