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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,372.82, 48,564.92 and 13,397.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,372.82, 48,564.92 and 13,397.40 is: 20,098.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,372.82 : 48,564.92 = 13,397.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,372.82/48,564.92 = 13,397.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,372.82x = 48,564.92 × 13,397.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,372.82x = 650,643,659.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,643,659.21/32,372.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,098.45

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