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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,388.92, 48,589.91 and 13,668.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,388.92, 48,589.91 and 13,668.98 is: 20,506.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,388.92 : 48,589.91 = 13,668.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,388.92/48,589.91 = 13,668.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,388.92x = 48,589.91 × 13,668.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,388.92x = 664,174,507.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,174,507.06/32,388.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,506.22

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