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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,356.33, 48,553.36 and 13,635.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,356.33, 48,553.36 and 13,635.20 is: 20,460.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,356.33 : 48,553.36 = 13,635.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,356.33/48,553.36 = 13,635.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,356.33x = 48,553.36 × 13,635.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,356.33x = 662,034,861.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,034,861.57/32,356.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,460.75

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