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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,291.72, 48,421.98 and 13,566.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,291.72, 48,421.98 and 13,566.44 is: 20,343.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,291.72 : 48,421.98 = 13,566.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,291.72/48,421.98 = 13,566.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,291.72x = 48,421.98 × 13,566.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,291.72x = 656,913,886.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,913,886.35/32,291.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,343.11

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