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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,417.91, 48,590.73 and 13,692.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,417.91, 48,590.73 and 13,692.33 is: 20,523.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,417.91 : 48,590.73 = 13,692.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,417.91/48,590.73 = 13,692.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,417.91x = 48,590.73 × 13,692.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,417.91x = 665,320,310.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,320,310.10/32,417.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,523.23

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