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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,295.51, 48,427.47 and 13,316.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,295.51, 48,427.47 and 13,316.60 is: 19,968.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,295.51 : 48,427.47 = 13,316.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,295.51/48,427.47 = 13,316.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,295.51x = 48,427.47 × 13,316.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,295.51x = 644,889,368.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,889,368.07/32,295.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,968.39

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