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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,315.84, 48,474.08 and 13,599.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,315.84, 48,474.08 and 13,599.04 is: 20,398.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,315.84 : 48,474.08 = 13,599.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,315.84/48,474.08 = 13,599.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,315.84x = 48,474.08 × 13,599.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,315.84x = 659,200,952.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,200,952.88/32,315.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,398.69

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