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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,280.38, 48,405.44 and 13,556.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,280.38, 48,405.44 and 13,556.42 is: 20,328.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,280.38 : 48,405.44 = 13,556.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,280.38/48,405.44 = 13,556.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,280.38x = 48,405.44 × 13,556.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,280.38x = 656,204,474.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,204,474.92/32,280.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,328.28

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