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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,270.08, 48,425.92 and 13,802.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,270.08, 48,425.92 and 13,802.24 is: 20,712.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,270.08 : 48,425.92 = 13,802.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,270.08/48,425.92 = 13,802.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,270.08x = 48,425.92 × 13,802.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,270.08x = 668,386,170.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,386,170.06/32,270.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,712.26

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