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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,291.89, 48,444.86 and 13,561.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,291.89, 48,444.86 and 13,561.25 is: 20,344.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,291.89 : 48,444.86 = 13,561.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,291.89/48,444.86 = 13,561.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,291.89x = 48,444.86 × 13,561.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,291.89x = 656,972,649.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,972,649.35/32,291.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,344.82

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