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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,311.06, 48,475.80 and 13,581.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,311.06, 48,475.80 and 13,581.42 is: 20,376.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,311.06 : 48,475.80 = 13,581.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,311.06/48,475.80 = 13,581.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,311.06x = 48,475.80 × 13,581.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,311.06x = 658,370,199.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,370,199.64/32,311.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,376.00

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