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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,273.54, 48,429.25 and 13,552.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,273.54, 48,429.25 and 13,552.13 is: 20,336.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,273.54 : 48,429.25 = 13,552.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,273.54/48,429.25 = 13,552.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,273.54x = 48,429.25 × 13,552.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,273.54x = 656,319,491.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,319,491.80/32,273.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,336.15

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