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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,272.98, 48,385.62 and 13,558.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,272.98, 48,385.62 and 13,558.56 is: 20,327.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,272.98 : 48,385.62 = 13,558.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,272.98/48,385.62 = 13,558.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,272.98x = 48,385.62 × 13,558.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,272.98x = 656,039,331.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,039,331.91/32,272.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,327.82

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