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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,449.54, 48,674.31 and 13,724.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,449.54, 48,674.31 and 13,724.72 is: 20,587.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,449.54 : 48,674.31 = 13,724.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,449.54/48,674.31 = 13,724.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,449.54x = 48,674.31 × 13,724.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,449.54x = 668,041,327.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,041,327.41/32,449.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,587.08

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