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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,381.91, 48,563.55 and 13,666.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,381.91, 48,563.55 and 13,666.15 is: 20,495.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,381.91 : 48,563.55 = 13,666.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,381.91/48,563.55 = 13,666.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,381.91x = 48,563.55 × 13,666.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,381.91x = 663,676,819.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,676,819.54/32,381.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,495.30

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