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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,445.55, 48,674.81 and 13,725.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,445.55, 48,674.81 and 13,725.50 is: 20,590.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,445.55 : 48,674.81 = 13,725.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,445.55/48,674.81 = 13,725.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,445.55x = 48,674.81 × 13,725.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,445.55x = 668,086,104.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,086,104.66/32,445.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,590.99

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