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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,324.36, 48,515.76 and 13,618.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,324.36, 48,515.76 and 13,618.28 is: 20,439.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,324.36 : 48,515.76 = 13,618.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,324.36/48,515.76 = 13,618.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,324.36x = 48,515.76 × 13,618.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,324.36x = 660,701,204.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,701,204.09/32,324.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,439.73

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