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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,311.54, 48,486.04 and 13,590.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,311.54, 48,486.04 and 13,590.10 is: 20,393.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,311.54 : 48,486.04 = 13,590.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,311.54/48,486.04 = 13,590.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,311.54x = 48,486.04 × 13,590.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,311.54x = 658,930,132.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,930,132.20/32,311.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,393.03

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