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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,392.11, 48,581.28 and 13,664.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,392.11, 48,581.28 and 13,664.91 is: 20,494.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,392.11 : 48,581.28 = 13,664.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,392.11/48,581.28 = 13,664.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,392.11x = 48,581.28 × 13,664.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,392.11x = 663,858,818.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,858,818.88/32,392.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,494.46

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