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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,423.69, 48,623.83 and 13,705.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,423.69, 48,623.83 and 13,705.18 is: 20,552.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,423.69 : 48,623.83 = 13,705.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,423.69/48,623.83 = 13,705.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,423.69x = 48,623.83 × 13,705.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,423.69x = 666,398,186.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,398,186.62/32,423.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,552.82

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