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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,268.27, 48,395.13 and 13,569.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,268.27, 48,395.13 and 13,569.42 is: 20,351.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,268.27 : 48,395.13 = 13,569.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,268.27/48,395.13 = 13,569.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,268.27x = 48,395.13 × 13,569.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,268.27x = 656,693,844.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,693,844.92/32,268.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,351.07

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