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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,271.74, 48,426.55 and 13,550.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,271.74, 48,426.55 and 13,550.33 is: 20,333.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,271.74 : 48,426.55 = 13,550.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,271.74/48,426.55 = 13,550.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,271.74x = 48,426.55 × 13,550.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,271.74x = 656,195,987.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,195,987.47/32,271.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,333.46

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