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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,297.04, 48,459.39 and 13,581.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,297.04, 48,459.39 and 13,581.27 is: 20,377.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,297.04 : 48,459.39 = 13,581.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,297.04/48,459.39 = 13,581.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,297.04x = 48,459.39 × 13,581.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,297.04x = 658,140,089.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,140,089.86/32,297.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,377.72

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