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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,370.81, 48,562.80 and 13,650.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,370.81, 48,562.80 and 13,650.85 is: 20,479.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,370.81 : 48,562.80 = 13,650.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,370.81/48,562.80 = 13,650.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,370.81x = 48,562.80 × 13,650.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,370.81x = 662,923,498.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,923,498.38/32,370.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,479.05

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