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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,412.30, 48,618.45 and 13,944.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,412.30, 48,618.45 and 13,944.30 is: 20,916.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,412.30 : 48,618.45 = 13,944.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,412.30/48,618.45 = 13,944.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,412.30x = 48,618.45 × 13,944.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,412.30x = 677,950,252.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,950,252.34/32,412.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,916.45

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