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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,391.76, 48,566.86 and 13,666.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,391.76, 48,566.86 and 13,666.68 is: 20,491.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,391.76 : 48,566.86 = 13,666.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,391.76/48,566.86 = 13,666.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,391.76x = 48,566.86 × 13,666.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,391.76x = 663,747,734.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,747,734.22/32,391.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,491.25

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