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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,423.83, 48,640.80 and 13,703.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,423.83, 48,640.80 and 13,703.95 is: 20,558.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,423.83 : 48,640.80 = 13,703.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,423.83/48,640.80 = 13,703.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,423.83x = 48,640.80 × 13,703.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,423.83x = 666,571,203.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,571,203.35/32,423.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,558.07

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