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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,396.52, 48,573.98 and 13,671.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,396.52, 48,573.98 and 13,671.44 is: 20,498.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,396.52 : 48,573.98 = 13,671.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,396.52/48,573.98 = 13,671.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,396.52x = 48,573.98 × 13,671.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,396.52x = 664,076,253.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,076,253.13/32,396.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,498.38

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