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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,423.05, 48,607.58 and 13,717.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,423.05, 48,607.58 and 13,717.45 is: 20,564.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,423.05 : 48,607.58 = 13,717.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,423.05/48,607.58 = 13,717.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,423.05x = 48,607.58 × 13,717.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,423.05x = 666,771,979.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,771,979.68/32,423.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,564.75

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