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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,273.04, 48,385.52 and 13,558.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,273.04, 48,385.52 and 13,558.56 is: 20,327.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,273.04 : 48,385.52 = 13,558.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,273.04/48,385.52 = 13,558.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,273.04x = 48,385.52 × 13,558.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,273.04x = 656,037,976.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,037,976.05/32,273.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,327.74

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