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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,369.73, 48,573.42 and 13,648.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,369.73, 48,573.42 and 13,648.60 is: 20,480.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,369.73 : 48,573.42 = 13,648.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,369.73/48,573.42 = 13,648.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,369.73x = 48,573.42 × 13,648.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,369.73x = 662,959,180.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,959,180.21/32,369.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,480.84

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