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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,263.84, 48,414.57 and 13,542.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,263.84, 48,414.57 and 13,542.43 is: 20,321.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,263.84 : 48,414.57 = 13,542.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,263.84/48,414.57 = 13,542.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,263.84x = 48,414.57 × 13,542.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,263.84x = 655,650,925.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,650,925.21/32,263.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,321.54

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