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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,312.79, 48,433.34 and 13,587.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,312.79, 48,433.34 and 13,587.28 is: 20,365.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,312.79 : 48,433.34 = 13,587.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,312.79/48,433.34 = 13,587.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,312.79x = 48,433.34 × 13,587.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,312.79x = 658,077,264.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,077,264.80/32,312.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,365.84

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