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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,289.41, 48,440.77 and 13,558.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,289.41, 48,440.77 and 13,558.43 is: 20,340.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,289.41 : 48,440.77 = 13,558.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,289.41/48,440.77 = 13,558.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,289.41x = 48,440.77 × 13,558.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,289.41x = 656,780,876.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,780,876.40/32,289.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,340.44

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