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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,444.91, 48,673.86 and 13,724.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,444.91, 48,673.86 and 13,724.88 is: 20,590.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,444.91 : 48,673.86 = 13,724.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,444.91/48,673.86 = 13,724.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,444.91x = 48,673.86 × 13,724.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,444.91x = 668,042,887.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,042,887.64/32,444.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,590.07

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