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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,376.65, 48,566.93 and 13,637.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,376.65, 48,566.93 and 13,637.97 is: 20,457.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,376.65 : 48,566.93 = 13,637.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,376.65/48,566.93 = 13,637.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,376.65x = 48,566.93 × 13,637.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,376.65x = 662,354,266.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,354,266.14/32,376.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,457.78

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