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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,382.27, 48,569.31 and 13,669.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,382.27, 48,569.31 and 13,669.74 is: 20,502.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,382.27 : 48,569.31 = 13,669.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,382.27/48,569.31 = 13,669.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,382.27x = 48,569.31 × 13,669.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,382.27x = 663,929,839.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,929,839.68/32,382.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,502.88

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