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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,312.21, 48,471.78 and 13,594.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,312.21, 48,471.78 and 13,594.15 is: 20,392.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,312.21 : 48,471.78 = 13,594.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,312.21/48,471.78 = 13,594.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,312.21x = 48,471.78 × 13,594.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,312.21x = 658,932,526.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,932,526.91/32,312.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,392.68

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