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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,418.91, 48,592.23 and 13,693.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,418.91, 48,592.23 and 13,693.33 is: 20,524.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,418.91 : 48,592.23 = 13,693.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,418.91/48,592.23 = 13,693.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,418.91x = 48,592.23 × 13,693.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,418.91x = 665,389,440.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,389,440.83/32,418.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,524.73

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