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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,330.54, 48,507.66 and 13,615.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,330.54, 48,507.66 and 13,615.29 is: 20,427.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,330.54 : 48,507.66 = 13,615.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,330.54/48,507.66 = 13,615.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,330.54x = 48,507.66 × 13,615.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,330.54x = 660,445,858.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,445,858.12/32,330.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,427.92

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